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From The Socialist newspaper, 21 May 2008
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BIG BOOKIES Ladbroke's, who are used to divorcing punters from their cash, recently opened a book on which 'celebrity couple' will be first to get a divorce. You can bet which B-list celebs, people such as Ashley Cole, Amy Winehouse or Peter Andre, will first untie the knot of matrimony with their partners.
One troubled marriage they don't mention is that between the organised working class in Britain's trade unions and the Labour Party that they set up. The unions would have a very strong case for citing infidelity because of Labour's infatuation with wealthy capitalists or cruelty for keeping wages down below inflation.
Research into reasons for divorce show that the percentage citing overwork has massively increased. No surprise there - British workers face the longest working week in Europe - not much time (or reason) to spend affection on New Labour. Emotional factors - such as non-communication and lack of attention - are the most commonly mentioned of all motives for divorce.
With striking oil workers, teachers, civil servants etc., showing their hatred of New Labour government policies, how long will it be before the unions start divorce proceedings and aim to support or form a new workers' party?
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In The Socialist 21 May 2008:
Step Up Fight Against Low Pay!
Force more u-turns out of this weak government
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Socialist Party workplace news
Unison members say 'no' to witch hunt
Reasons to be cheerful about the trade unions
Public-sector workers say pay up!
National Shop Stewards Network second conference advert
Socialist Party campaigns
Fightback saves Cardiff school
Southampton students: 'Don't gag us'
Environment: Nuclear power
Nuclear industry's 'green' camouflage
London Olympics
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France 1968 - month of revolution
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International discussion on the way forward for socialists
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Campaign for a New Workers' Party conference
International socialist news and analysis
China: Earthquake disaster exposes regime's failings
Lebanon: Hezbollah routs pro-US Siniora government forces
Ireland: Vote no to Lisbon Treaty and EU militarisation!
France: Workers and youth resist Sarkozy's attacks
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