Articles
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
With coronavirus the realities of the EU have been shown to contradict the image it presents. It has failed to show social solidarity to poorer and worst hit countries. The EU institutionalises neoliberal economic relationships, but it is only part of a wider network of neoliberal global economic relations which also need to be challenged.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
University staff and their union the UCU are putting up a determined fight over how they are rewarded and valued and the future of higher education.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Andrew Murray's book is a timely reminder of the battles fought in recent decades for workers rights, peace and a host of other issues. The rise of neoliberalism under Margaret thatcher and the defeat of the Miners in 1985 marked a sharp decline in working class and socialist organisation. Today, however, the left has renewed strength, enabled by Jeremy Corbyn's time as Labour leader.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
We pay tribute to our comrade Barry Johnson who was a founder member of the editorial board of The Socialist Correspondent. We will miss his thoughtful socialist analysis and passionate commitment to the struggle.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
It was the Brexit election and Labour could not escape this. though there were other factors, the main reason for its defeat was the loss of Leave voting constituencies in Wales and the North and Midlands of England. This was due to the failure to up-hold its promise to respect the outcome of the of the EU referendum in 2016.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
In the North and Midlands of England working class voters deserted Labour as it had deserted them, failing to respect their vote to leave the EU. There was huge anger at this and despite misgivings many deserted the party - not voting or voting for the Brexit Party or even the Tories. There were other problems too, like the blizzard of policy announcements which voters found unconvincing. All of this helped dent Corbyn's personal credibility. Yet Labour continued to do well in cities - it is not finished.
Friday, January 31, 2020
In Scotland, where a majority voted Remain, the SNP managed to pull in much of that vote whilst also getting the support of Leave voting nationalists who value independence more than Brexit. The other parties suffered. Labour lost all the seats it had gained at the previous election, the Tories also lost seats and the Lib Dem leader, Jo Swinson lost her seat.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
In contrast to the rest of England there was little change in London and the South of, however that was still disappointing for Labour which would have hoped to make gains.