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Building a new left in PCS

On 12 December the ballot will close for the general secretary election of the civil servants' union, PCS

Climate change: what's socialism got to do with it?

Recent images of the Amazon rainforest ablaze highlighted the scale of change currently underway.

Stand firm against the pro-capitalist politicians

Neither a reversal of the 2016 EU referendum result nor a capitalist Brexit - 'soft' or 'no-deal' - can meet the interests of the working classes of Britain and Europe, or resolve the political crisis for capitalism that Brexit represents.

Trade union movement must put its stamp on swirling events

It was a serious mistake for the TUC not to call an emergency demo to demand a general election. Motions had been put forward by Socialist Party members in a number of unions.

Northern Ireland: Campaign mounts over historic sexual abuse allegations cover-up

The fight for justice is intimately linked with challenging the culture of deference to authority which has held down and separated working-class people for too long

How students can fight and win

As university campuses reawaken for a new academic year, what are the major issues facing students - and how can they fight back?

Ditch the Tories - and austerity

Parliament is closed but there's still open warfare in the Tory party. Meanwhile, in the real world, working-class people continue to suffer from austerity and exploitation at work

Scotland and Brexit: Developing threat to the capitalist union

In the third of our series of articles exploring Brexit and the 'national question' Philip Stott of Socialist Party Scotland examines its effect on Scotland.

Tory meltdown - Organise to finish them off

Tory MPs are dropping like flies. Johnson has lost control of his party, parliament, and the plot

Tories in tatters: Corbyn must seize the time

The Conservatives, once among the most successful capitalist parties on the planet, are shattering into pieces before our eyes.
Their government is left suspended in mid-air unable to govern, with a general election as Johnson's only option.

Marches, blockades, strikes, occupations... How can protests win?

The Tories are still in office and working-class people continue to face attacks on living standards. What can be done to change all this?

Dozens of protests say Boris must go - Socialist Party policies heard on TV

In response to Boris Johnson's undemocratic suspension of Parliament, tens of thousands of people have protested

What strategy can end the retail jobs massacre?

The last few years have seen swathes of closures of shops across the UK as whole chains have collapsed while others close considerable numbers of stores.

Austerity anger feeds movement for Welsh independence

In the second of our series of articles exploring Brexit and the 'national question' Dave Reid secretary of the Socialist Party in Wales examines the situation there.

Bury expelled from football league: Boot out the bosses ruining our game

After 134 years, two FA cups and three league titles, Bury Football Club has been expelled from the football league and is teetering on the edge of existence.

Money doesn't make up for cuts - education unions must organise for funding and against Tory attacks

You know there's an election in the offing when the Tories say they will raise spending on education despite decimating school budgets in their previous terms of office.

Tories out now - Corbyn in with socialist policies

In parliament this week a major showdown is taking place between parliament and the prime minister

Boot out Boris and all the Tories

Unelected prime minister's parliamentary games:
Jeremy Corbyn and the trade union movement need to urgently launch a mass campaign to demand an immediate general election.

Brexit and the border in Northern Ireland - will there be a return to the 'Troubles'?

Brexit has started a hare running over the consequences for the integrity of the UK.

Interview with Sean Hoyle - left candidate in RMT general secretary election

As new strikes begin on South Western Railway, in the long running industrial dispute over guards and the result of the transport union RMT general secretary election is announced, the Socialist spoke to Sean Hoyle, the left candidate in the general secretary election.