News and socialist analysis

Prepare now for the struggles after 12 December

While the week before, a You Gov poll pointed towards a 68-majority for the Tories, on 2 December an ICM poll put them on 42% and Labour on 35%, just seven points behind.

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News in brief

Short stories on some of the news this week.

Hillsborough justice eluded

In a second trial against David Duckenfield, after the first jury failed to reach a verdict, the former match commander stood accused of gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans in the Hillsborough football stadium disaster in 1989.

Unite against terrorism, racism, war and austerity

Another terrible attack in London. Two people stabbed to death, three more injured. The Socialist Party completely condemns this horrific attack

Northern Ireland: strike action by NHS workers

For the first time in the Royal College of Nursing's 103-year history, nurses have voted for strike action. They have been joined by Unison, and likely, the Nipsa and Unite unions which are now balloting for strike action.

Resist attacks against free speech on campus

At a time when a general election is taking place, and students are discussing how to fight for free education, affordable student housing, and a decent quality of life after university, serious attacks on democratic rights on campuses across the country are being perpetrated.

End council cuts now, to end Tory austerity!

A decade of attacks on the working class has sharply hit local councils.

Tories launch 'non manifesto'

The Tories' election strategy appears to be to muzzle the front bench

Labour's manifesto: fight to transform hope into a socialist society

Corbyn's manifesto offers a glimpse of jobs, homes and public services for the 99%

Prince Andrew outrage exposes establishment

Prince Andrew's astonishing performance once more exposes the capitalist establishment's breezy disdain for the victims of abuse.

Tory election campaign's dirty tricks and lies

Tory dishonesty has been all over the news. The latest incident saw them attempt to mislead voters by rebranding one of their Twitter accounts as a fake fact-checking service for the duration of the ITV leaders' debate.

Wages flatline, while shareholders profit

Returns for top company shareholders have increased by 56% in just five years

Broadband: privatisation has failed to deliver, time for a socialist plan

Labour's policy announcement to nationalise Openreach and BT broadband infrastructure, and provide free internet for all, has had an impact

Save the NHS: kick out the Tories

Tory lies exposed - Labour's record and programme - how to rebuild the NHS with socialist policies

Major funding for flood risk management needed

The recent large floods in Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and other areas have resulted in damage to thousands of houses

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

What policies are needed to end domestic violence?

High Court injunction: solidarity to the CWU - support the posties!

There should be an emergency national demo, support for the action CWU members decide on, and an immediate meeting of the TUC and Labour leaders

Strike, Protest, Vote - to Kick the Tories out

As MPs move onto the general election campaign trail, increasing numbers of workers are moving onto the picket lines.

Save education - Kick out the Tories

Tory and Blairite attacks have devastated the education system, with baleful results for staff and students.