Articles
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The findings of the Chakrabarti inquiry reject the claim that the Labour Party has a problem with anti-Semitism. Criticism of Israel and campaigning against its oppression of the Palestinians does not equate to anti-Semitism. This is an important boost to the solidarity campaign and a vindication of Jeremy Corbyn, however, the pro-Israel lobby will not give up.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
False allegations of Anti-Semitism and misogyny and claims that Jeremy Corbyn was responsible for Brexit are being used to try to undermine his leadership, the left and the campaign for solidarity with the Palestinians. The standard of debate has hit a new low.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Britain, through the City of London and its overseas dependencies and crown territories leads the world in promoting tax avoidance. This pours billions of pounds into the pockets of huge companies like Amazon and rich individuals. These practices exposed in the Panama Papers and earlier leaks. The former Prime Minister David Cameron was caught up in the scandal. Despite declarations to the contrary, politicians and HMRC continue to facilitate this industry. Meanwhile billions of pounds in tax which could fund public services are being siphoned off and inequality is growing.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The Chilcot report was a damning indictment of the war in in Iraq. There was no case for war nor was it supported by the UN. Its conduct and the aftermath created devastation in the country with millions of Iraqis suffering death, injury, displacement and hardship. However the inquiry did not challenge assumptions about imperialist intervention in the affairs of other countries.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
When two of the Cuban Five, Rene Gonzalez and Gerardo Hernandez, were at last granted visas to visit Britain, their trip became a celebration of solidarity.
Friday, July 1, 2016
The structures, treaties and policies of the European union are designed to institutionalise neo-liberal capitalism and make it impossible for the government of any one member state to enact left-wing policies. It's key decision-makers are unelected and It has shown contempt for the democratic choices of the electorates of member states when they vote against its wishes. "Social Europe", in so far as it exists, has been a way of trying to co-opt support for the EU from Trade Unions and others. The military role of the EU should also give the left pause for thought.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Despite a divided leadership the resistance of the Palestinian people continues and is an inspiration to the international solidarity movement. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign is beginning to have an impact with major companies pulling out of controversial involvement in Israel and the Occupied Territories. The government in Britain has responded by trying to outlaw public bodies from applying ethical principles in procurement or investment. This demonstrates that Israel and its backers fear the growing campaign against its oppression.
Friday, July 1, 2016
The allegations of anti-Semitism directed against the Labour Party are part of a concerted effort by the pro-Israel lobby to undermine the increasingly successful Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign. These false allegations are also supported by those who wish to launch another coup against the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. Individuals leading these attacks have strong links to pro-Israel institutions.