British Conservative Party tacks right
Ian Parker looks at the shape of the Tory Party as a reflection of quasi-fascist ideological ideas now present in British political life.
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Actually, it is racist
One conclusion being drawn from Labour’s defeat is that the party under Corbyn was insufficiently concerned about migration, English nationalism and the concerns [...]
Britain: 2019 election analysis – A victory for the Far Right. A crisis for the Left
Neil Faulkner and Phil Hearse analyse the general election defeat and draw lessons for the battles ahead.
Assault on pensions: French mass strikes raise the stakes
Macron has united all the trade unions and left political organisations in opposition to his pension reforms. The strike on 17 December will see another massive mobilisation.
A disastrous election result: defend the gains of Corbynism.
On an emotional level it feels like a death in the family writes Andy Stowe. The Tory victory was, above all else, a triumph for a reactionary project of the hard right that [...]
An appeal in these turbulent times
Socialist Resistance needs some of your money. £1500 solidarity appeal.
General election 2019: Exeunt Scottish Socialist Party, stage left
The SSP is supporting Britain’s immediate exit from the EU, opposes a second referendum, and calls for a vote for candidates who support an “Independent Socialist Scotland”. it has taken a significant step backward, writes Mike Picken.
The choice: Labour hope or Tory Brexit racism
With just three days to go and the contest tightening, the election remains too close to call, writes Alan Davies. Everything remains to be played for.
Post- Truth election?
But all of these lies and distortions pale into insignificance in the shade of the One Big Lie that the Tories and their cronies are relying on – the lie about supposed “Labour antisemitism”. This lie, which is intended to intimidate and dishearten Labour supporters and canvassers as well as to mislead voters, has been trotted out almost daily during the campaign.
General Election: Scotland at Crossroads
There is a totally different election campaign for the 12 December UK General Election being fought in Scotland to that in the rest of Britain, writes Mike Picken.
