It's not a deal. It's a trap. Reject it.
19 October 2019
The prime minister says “Let’s get Brexit done” but the deal he is bringing before Parliament is not Brexit.
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Take real control [updated]
Britain stands at a crossroads. Either we leave the European Union on 31 October, or an anti-democratic majority in parliament will find some way to force through their objective of overriding the June 2016 referendum.
Why Marxists back Brexit
Marxists want to live in an independent country for the same reason as everybody else: because no one can be free in a country where the laws are made outside that country.
New situation, old truths
30 July 2019
There’s optimism about. But Brexit has never been the property of politicians. Nor can it be left to them to implement while the people gaze on from the sidelines.
Now finish the job [workers version]
The latest attempt by would-be Brexit wreckers was defeated in Parliament in June. But the job is not yet done. They will try again. We have to keep the pressure on untrustworthy Westminster politicians of whatever party.
Stop shutting down debate
In an atmosphere similar to McCarthyism, a trade union officer has been hounded out of office after expressing support for Brexit.
Now finish the job
18 June 2019
The latest attempt by would-be Brexit wreckers was defeated in Parliament last week. But the job is not yet done. They will try again.
Seize the mood
6 May 2019
The mood is hardening for a clean Leave and against any dodgy deals cooked up by May or Corbyn that are Brexit in name only. The call for Brexit must become a resounding roar.
Why sovereignty matters
Sovereign states have this in common: they are all that now stands between the peoples of the world and utter domination by the transnational monopolies that think the world is rightfully theirs to exploit.
Turn anger into action
Brexit will only be delivered if the people move to enforce it by neutering an obstructionist parliament.
May abandons control
25 March 2019
By her visit last week to Brussels, Theresa May has finally abandoned all pretence that she aims to deliver Brexit.
Dishonourable members
15 March 2019
All that is rotten in Britain has come together in the Palace of Westminster.
It's up to us
By now it is clear to all that we cannot sit back and expect Westminster to do what it promised and implement the referendum result.
Brexit: Beware the saboteurs (updated)
Brexit is in danger. Despite the defeat in parliament on 29 January of every binding amendment to block or delay Brexit – including Labour’s permanent customs union – parliament is still strongly against leaving.
Brexit: beware the saboteurs
10 February 2019
Brexit is in danger. Despite the defeat in parliament on 29 January of every binding amendment to block or delay Brexit – including Labour’s permanent customs union – parliament is still strongly against leaving.
Hands off Venezuela!
28 January 2019
There can be little doubt who is behind the flagrant interference in the affairs of a sovereign nation.
A coup against democracy
13 January 2019
As the delayed vote on Theresa May’s “withdrawal” agreement approaches, it has become increasingly obvious that parliament is planning a coup.
The TUC's own Project Fear
The TUC has been running its own special Project Fear campaign, largely unnoticed – though given its recent performance, that’s not surprising.
We must go
We must leave the EU on 29 March 2019. It’s what Britain voted for in June 2016 and that decision must be carried out.
Message to May: just go
11 December 2018
If May is allowed to remain in office, there will be no Brexit – just interminable pretend negotiations. She has to go.
Seize control! Ditch the deal!
26 November 2018
This weekend Prime Minister Theresa May came out as the EU’s agent in Britain.
Manufacture here, in an independent Britain
22 November 2018
Why has the contract to build new rolling stock for London Underground’s Piccadilly Line gone to a German conglomerate?
What next after the Brexit betrayal?
15 November 2018
This is a betrayal unprecedented in British history. Parliament must vote to reject it. And this traitor Cabinet must be replaced by one willing to obey the people’s instruction to leave the EU.
Defend Brexit!
We the people voted to leave, but our vote is being frustrated. We must stand up, stand tall, and defend Brexit.
The punishment bloc
Ever since the referendum the EU has been clear: the only deal it wants is a punishment deal, to discourage other EU members from following our example.
Labour's Brexit betrayal
2 October 2018
Labour has aligned itself with those in Westminster who want to betray Britain, betray the trust that people put in the referendum process, and betray democracy itself.
TUC opposed in closet call for second referendum
13 September 2018
Instead of calling for – effectively – a second referendum, TUC unions should follow the RMT’s lead and assert their own sovereignty against the employers.
Let's get on with leaving
The government set out its policy for leaving the European Union in July after the infamous Chequers cabinet meeting, publishing what it called a White Paper. But it’s more like a white flag.
Proxy wars
The parliamentary parties and the media are currently embroiled in proxy wars about religion and race. These furores are artificial.
Be prepared to walk away
The tangle of detail and objections is designed to trap us in the EU net.