Articles
Saturday, December 10, 2016
The economic case for Scottish independence was miss-sold by the SNP during the referendum campaign. Latest figures show the situation is now much worse with the plummeting price of oil and other sectors of the economy faring poorly.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Grammar schools have been proven not to work, so why are they being proposed now? This article further considers the negative effect of Academies and underfunding and constraints on local Authorities in England in providing comprehensive education.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
For nearly two decades progressive governments in South America have delivered great benefits for their people and defied US imperialism. Now that is under threat.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Statement by Joao Ferreira MEP in the European Parliament on behalf of the Portuguese Communist Party. The vote in Britain reflects the deep-seated problems of the EU. He calls for the immediate suspension of the Fiscal Compact and the repeal of the Lisbon Treaty and for cooperation between sovereign states with equal rights. He rejects reactionary, xenophobic agendas.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Everything must go as the EU demands the sale of Greece's assets, including islands, beaches, hotels, historic properties and utilities. Airports, railways, ports and telecoms have already been snapped up by German, Chinese and Italian companies, which are often state-owned.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The vote for Brexit in Britain has opened up debate on the left across Europe with increased opposition to the EU. Its future is uncertain given opposition from both left and right. Germany as the dominant force in the EU faces some difficult challenges dealing with the new situation.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The result of the EU referendum exposes divisions within British capitalism. Tory Party ambivalence about membership contributed to the result. The working class whose interests were not represented by the neo-liberal policies of successive governments voted to Leave.
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.