Workers Are Replaceable – But So Is Capitalism
The fear of being replaced can often hold back workplace organising – but if we see replaceability as something workers have in common, it can be a building block to class consciousness.
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The Tunnel-Sized Hole in London’s Climate Strategy
Despite lofty green commitments, Sadiq Khan is determined to plough ahead with the Silvertown Tunnel – a multi-billion-pound road project that campaigners say will increase traffic in some of London’s most polluted areas.
Private Companies Have No Place in Children’s Social Care
The growing involvement of private capital in the provision of children's social care is a sinister force – one that reduces kids in need of support to opportunities to turn a profit.
Remembering the Ogoni Nine
In 1995, nine activists from the Ogoni region of Nigeria were hanged after a campaign against oil giant Shell – decades later, their struggle for environmental justice is more relevant than ever.
Remembering Greece’s Kileler Uprising
In 1910, Greek agrarian workers revolted against the injustices of the landowner-dominated system. They were brutally suppressed – but their uprising is still celebrated in Greece today.
It’s Time to Renew the Radical Vision Behind the NHS
A little over 70 years ago, the NHS was founded on the principle that everyone was entitled to free, public and universal healthcare – to safeguard its future, we need to renew that vision for the modern world.
Greenwashing Capitalism
As the climate crisis deepens, corporate interests are adopting the language of environmentalism – but their ultimate aim is to defend the system that is destroying the planet.
The Metaverse Must Be Stopped
Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse is no utopian vision – it's another opportunity for Big Tech to colonise our lives in the name of profit.
Doubling Down on the NHS Crisis
The Health and Social Care Bill is just the latest attempt to introduce corporate and managerial reforms into the NHS – all while ignoring ongoing crises in public health, staffing and funding.
Owen Paterson Is Not an Anomaly
The Owen Paterson scandal isn’t about rogue individuals – it shines a light on a political system where corporate money shapes public policy.
Public Spending Isn’t Socialism
The pandemic has seen capitalist governments pivot toward more spending as a response to economic malaise – but unless it empowers workers, there’s nothing socialist about state intervention.
Defending Debt Advice
Despite millions facing unmanageable debts across Britain, the government is planning to cut face-to-face debt advice by as much as 50% – leaving some of the most vulnerable to face crisis alone.