Trico 1976: a fighting victory
A few months after the Equal Pay Act came into force, a group of engineering workers in London took on their reluctant employer and won…
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The failure of social democracy
The founder of Labour Leave has written a fascinating, often illuminating but ultimately unconvincing analysis of Labour’s woes…
New leaflet: Unity, not separatism
Once again the SNP is calling for a second referendum on Scottish “independence”.
How to deal with the EU over fishing [shorter version]
Fishing for Leave has provided the government with the perfect strategy for dealing with the EU’s “self-entitled and belligerent demand to continue its fleet’s unhindered exploitation of British waters”.
Huge strikes hit universities
University and College Unions have begun their second bout of industrial action this academic year with more universities joining the walkouts.
Scots votes for foreign citizens
The Scottish Parliament has voted to allow foreign nationals to vote in Holyrood as well as local council elections.
Irish voters create upset
After the Irish general election the surge in support for Sinn Féin caught everyone – including Sinn Féin – by surprise.
Housing: Overcrowding doubles
The number of households living in overcrowded privately rented properties has doubled in the last decade.
Over-60s: Malnutrition on the rise
The number of over-60s diagnosed with malnutrition has more than trebled in the past decade, says NHS Digital
The Making of a Nation - new leaflet from the CPBML
10 February 2020
If there is a second Scottish referendum, will Scots vote for global capitalism, or for independence through the unity of the British working class? A new leaflet explores the issues.
No limits on access to British fishing grounds, says EU
9 February 2020
The EU is insisting that EU boats continue to have untrammelled access to British waters. The idea makes no sense for Britain.
Trade consultation ignores need for industry
9 February 2020
The government is consulting on a new trade policy post-Brexit. And if the consultation is anything to go by, the direction of travel is worrying.