2 March 2006

Fight for women's REAL right to choose

'Right' to Education: We are constantly told by the mainstream media that girls are outperforming boys at school and that young women now have more opportunities and choice than women of previous generations...

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7 April 2005

A socialist alternative for women

AS THE general election campaign gets under way, the established parties are pushing forward policies aimed at winning women's votes...

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20 November 2004

Childcare plans ignore real needs

SUCH IS the blurring of Tory and Labour policies that they're now trying to outdo each other over who can provide the best childcare for working parents...

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29 May 2004

Wanted: A Real Childcare Strategy

THIS MONTH is the sixth anniversary of the government's childcare strategy...

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6 March 2004

What Socialism Would Mean For Women

TO CELEBRATE International Women's Day, ELEANOR DONNE looks at the situation facing women in Britain today and what difference socialism would make to their lives...

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9 August 2003

Workers Win Against BA Bullies

A SENIOR shop steward at British Airways (BA) spoke to the socialist about the settlement reached with the company after the spontaneous strikes by check-in staff at Heathrow airport...

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20 April 2001

Socialist Councillors Force Climbdown On Childcare Charges

COVENTRY LABOUR council have had to withdraw proposals to increase 'Wraparound' charges by 76% for low-income families...

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1 December 2000

Our Bodies - their profits

MISS WORLD will be held in the millenium dome and hosted by Jerry Springer. Ticket prices start from no less than £100 going up to £400 for the night, writes Clare James.

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30 June 2000

Keeping it out of the family

Is a woman's work ever done?: THE NEW Labour government is reviewing its family policy. It is trying to don a 'family-friendly' mantle, hoping to win back women's support for Labour which has evaporated in recent months, writes Jane Nellist.

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