The Socialist issue 403
28 July 2005
Workers’ unity against war and terrorism
TONY BLAIR sent British troops into Iraq with the words that it would make the world a ‘safer place’.…
Repression won’t prevent terrorism
RECENT EVENTS have dramatically heightened the atmosphere of insecurity and tension in Britain, and particularly London…
Jean Charles de Menezes: Angry marchers demand justice
AFTER THE killing of Jean Charles de Menezes on 22 July, Stop the War Coalition (STWC) called a peace vigil…
Tube drivers say safety is paramount
FOLLOWING THE 21 July attacks, members of the RMT union on the Piccadilly line refused to drive trains on those parts of the line that had been kept open after 7/7…
Workers’ unity needed against war, terror and racism
THE SECOND wave of attacks in London on 21 July fortunately did not cause any injuries and deaths…
Book your stalls for the Freshers’ fairs now!
Socialist Students: In September, thousands of young people will be starting at universities across the country…
Book now for Summer Camp
The 2005 Socialist Party summer camp is only weeks away – it takes place each year on the summer bank holiday, 26 – 29 August 2005…
Brazil: Lula government in crisis
PRESIDENT LULA’S government is undergoing its deepest political crisis since coming to power in January 2003…
Fighting the low pay scandal
About 50 predominantly young journalists at the Coventry Evening Telegraph, part of the Trinity Mirror Group, are striking over low pay…
Unions prepare for new pension attacks
THE THREAT of united strike action before the general election forced the Labour government to back down temporarily on its plans to cut public-sector workers’ pension rights – particularly the planned…
Strike ballot to defend Rolls Royce convenor
A NATIONAL dispute between the workers and management at aircraft engine-maker Rolls Royce looks likely after the sacking of one of the Amicus convenors at the Bristol plant…
