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2017: Upheaval and fightback will continue
In 2016 the pent-up anger of the masses worldwide finally spilled over in a series of political earthquakes – a delayed reaction to the devastating economic crisis of 2007-08
photo Paul Mattsson
Socialist Party news and analysis
Support the strikes! Christmas has come late as far as Britain’s rail providers are concerned. Rail fares are set for yet another increase, this time by an average of 2.3%
Resist Trump: protest on 20 January
On 20 January 2017, a racist, sexist billionaire is set to assume the status of the most powerful individual on the planet. But as well as fear, there is anger – and determination to fight.
Bosses’ pay goes up by 82% for nothing
Chief executives’ pay in Britain’s top 250 companies increased by an average of 82% between 2003 and 2014. We need to kick out the fat cats who are creaming money off the backs of workers.
Make Harrods give back stolen tips!
Harrods is the latest in a long line of employers that has been outed for stealing staff’s tips. Now the United Voices of the World trade union is taking them on.
Northern Ireland: ‘Cash for ash’ scam shows need for non-sectarian, socialist politics
“42% of people in Northern Ireland live in fuel poverty and it is much higher among elderly households. 13,000 are using foodbanks and politicians do nothing, yet public money will pay for the heating of the Northern Ireland Ferrari showroom for the next 20 years.”
Tories want donors to ‘defeat rise of socialism’
The Tories are advertising for regular donations to “defeat the rise of socialism.” Donate to the Socialist Party today to help realise their nightmare.
NHS drug price hike: nationalise big pharma!
Another drugs company could face punishment after an apparent 12,000% price hike. Nationalise big pharma under democratic workers’ control and management!
No to ‘Ceta’ privatisation treaty stitch-up
The government is pressing ahead with hush-hush free-trade deal ‘Ceta’, which will further entrench privatisation and anti-worker practices. The Socialist says no to this privatisers’ charter.
It’s one world for the super-rich, and another one for the rest of us. Tory MP spends £25 million on new property; student loan shark takes advantage of Christmas poverty.
Unite general secretary election
Unite election – fight the Blairites, vote Len McCluskey
The Unite general secretary election has been brought forward. The Socialist Party is supporting Len McCluskey. Under his leadership, the union has taken a more militant stance.
Workplace news and analysis
Post Office workers striking against cuts
Up to 3,500 Communication Workers Union members across 300 Post Offices took five days of strike action over Christmas.
Why prison officers rejected pay and pensions deal
Support mounts for Picturehouse strikers
CWU strike against closures and pension cuts
Socialist readers’ comments and reviews
It’s clear from the off that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, a spin-off from the main saga, is a little bit different. The whole scenario is an allegory for American imperialism and intervention in the Middle East, and the insurgency it has created.
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