The Dark Heart of the Labour Party
In the wake of revelations in the leaked Labour Party report, former NEC member Liz Davies recalls her battles against the party right-wing under Blair—and says little has changed
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How Public Funds Are Being Used to Attack Teachers’ Unions
Right-wing lobby group the New Schools Network receives 83% of its funding from the public despite being an 'independent charity' – and now it is devoting its resources to attacking teachers' unions.
Bit of a Stretch
Film-maker Chris Atkins was locked up in Wandsworth after being convicted of tax fraud. His account of five years inside reveals a dysfunctional system in dire need of reform.
Why Schools Should Not Reopen Tomorrow
In addition to public health risks, the government's insistence on reopening schools tomorrow will plunge children and teachers into a surreal environment where proper care and learning are almost impossible.
Capitalism Is Looting on a Grand Scale
Right-wing commentators are indignant about looting during the protests in Minneapolis – but the system they support loots working-class communities every single day.
After Coronavirus, it’s Time to Reduce the Working Week
Previous crises have led to wholesale changes in the world of work, and coronavirus can be no different – this is the moment to fight for reduced working hours with no loss in pay.
Speaking Out
Pluto's 'Outspoken' series of polemical books starts out with short, sharp texts on class and feminism – and aims to help an emergent generation of radicals find their way beyond the limits of mainstream politics.
It’s Time for International Solidarity with Minneapolis
Socialists in Britain should support those protesting the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis – and campaign against the racism the plagues our own police forces, argues Claudia Webbe.
Europe’s Sticking Plaster
The European Union's coronavirus recovery fund has been hailed as a 'Hamilton moment' – but in reality it falls far short of the intervention needed to prevent the continent's core and periphery splitting apart.
The Two Worlds of the Coronavirus Pandemic
This crisis has exposed Thatcher's myth that there is 'no such thing as society.' In reality, the rich simply live as if they were responsible to no one – while others make their lives possible, argues Zarah Sultana.