Still Shafted
Two new books on the Miners’ Strike reveal the solidarities that existed across the divides of today’s ‘culture war’ – and the ongoing effects of the defeat on the communities at the heart of it.
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Rae Deer is an economist and freelance writer.
Rishi Sunak’s Budget Leaves Poor Pupils Behind
This week’s Budget increased Covid catch-up spending for education, but only to a third of what experts say schools need – proof once again that this government doesn’t care about kids.
Jimmy Savile: Establishment Hero
Ten years ago today, Jimmy Savile died a national hero. Since then he has been exposed as a brutal child abuser – but his rise would have been impossible without powerful friends in the British establishment.
Betraying the Fight Against Climate Change on the Eve of COP26
By slashing taxes on domestic flights and fuel, the Tories have made a mockery of Britain’s commitment to greener transport – just days before lecturing the world on climate change at COP26.
The Gig Economy Needs to Change – And the Public Knows It
New polling shows massive public opposition to low pay, bogus self-employment and anti-union practices in the gig economy – it’s time to change the laws that allow corporate giants to cheat workers.
57. How We Win the Green New Deal: An Interview with Chris Saltmarsh
On this week’s episode, Grace speaks to eco-socialist activist and author Chris Saltmarsh about his new book ‘Burnt’ – and how we can build a movement to win a Green New Deal.
How Workers Won Big at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s Kostal decision is a victory for workers, protecting collective bargaining from bullying bosses – now it’s time for a revival of the workers’ movement to make these rights real in the workplace.
Why the Putney Debates Still Matter
On this day in 1647, the New Model Army gathered in Putney to demand a constitution which enshrined government by consent – centuries later, we can still learn from their radical democratic vision.
How the Left Should Respond to Sunak’s Budget
Yesterday’s Budget increased spending, but did little to tackle a decade of attacks on living standards for workers – the Left’s job now is to call the government’s bluff on promises of a ‘high wage economy.’
The Contested Politics of ‘Dune’
Since its publication in 1965, ‘Dune’ has been claimed by both right and left – but its political and ecological critiques make its return to the big screen apt for an era of capitalist crisis.
Behind Glasgow’s COP26 Bin Strike
After years of neglect, Glasgow’s refuse workers are taking a stand for liveable wages, decent conditions and better services – by striking during COP26, they might finally get a hearing.
Inequality Is Tory Party Policy
Rishi Sunak’s Budget is an attempt at masking modern Britain’s bleak reality – that while most people are getting stretched further and further, the rich are making money like never before.
A Budget With No Answers
From the environment to the soaring cost of living, we live in a time of crisis – and today’s Budget shows that Rishi Sunak has none of the answers we need.
A Welfare State for the Wealthy
Today’s Budget promised both additional spending and a shrinking of the state. These might seem contradictory – but they are part of the same plan: to funnel yet more wealth to Britain’s elite.
The Radical Conservation of Red Bologna
In the 1960s and 70s, the Italian city of Bologna’s Communist administration took a radical approach to conservation – opening up the process of shaping the city’s historic centre to grassroots democratic planning.
The Fight for a Workers’ Hollywood
Even before the recent tragic on-set death, film and TV workers were organising to improve conditions in Hollywood – their fight pits them against not only film studios, but global tech giants.
Tax Rises for Workers, Tax Cuts for Bankers
Rishi Sunak is planning to cut the surcharge tax on bank profits by 60% while ploughing ahead with raising National Insurance for workers – further proof of who this government really serves: the super-rich.
Why Workers Need a Real Pay Rise
Rishi Sunak has announced plans to end the public sector pay freeze – but after years of stagnation, token measures won’t do: pay must rise above inflation.
Energy Belongs in Public Hands
Domestic energy bills are expected to rise 30% next year. This crisis is rooted in a system run for huge private profits – and can only be solved by taking energy into public hands.
Remembering The Jarrow Crusade
In October 1936, 200 men marched from Jarrow to London to demand an end to unemployment and poverty. Their efforts were unsuccessful – but their fight against injustice remains as relevant as ever.