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Russell Brand
The early 2000s until around 2015 Russell Brand was a darling of British Television. His comedic timing and his flamboyant style made him an instant hit with the viewing public. His fame started to grow after he hosted the (absolutely awful) reality show Big Brother’s spin off show Big Brother’s little brother. His fame arguably…
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No Respite for the Poor
Repost from Revolutionary Communist Group,with thanks Household incomes are set to fall by a record 4.3% this year. Prices have risen rapidly, with food inflation reaching a near-record level of 19.1% in April. The result is a drastic reduction in the standard of living for increasing sections of the working class. Meanwhile, despite rising taxes,…
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Reject The Lies Of NATO
The Motion Being Presented On The Ukraine War Today Is Pure US Propaganda The composited motion labelled ‘C21’ to be debated at the TUC Annual Congress this week, sponsored by ASLEF and the GMB entitled ‘Solidarity with Ukraine’ is defined by lies and distortions. Rather than being in solidarity with Ukraine, it is a motion…
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Welfare Reforms – Benefits
The British welfare state as we know it today came into existence after World War 2 with the reforms of 1945 to 1951. After two devastating wars, the world had to begin the long and arduous process of rebuilding itself and Britain was no exception. British people had seen many years of conflict and soldiers…
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Interview with Mandy Clare
We talk to Mandy Clare, a socialist, activist and independent councillor about her experiences serving as a councillor in a Labour-dominated council, how shabbily she was treated when she was a Labour Party member and we discuss one of the contemporary issues of our time – the gender identity debate. You can listen to our…
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The Immigration Question
Our latest article examines the class politics of the immigration question, why the approach of the British left on this question doesn’t work and why the fight for socialism is the only answer. You can read the article here.
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Oxfam: Inequalities but no solution?
Reposted with thanks.CPGB-ML For decades, Oxfam shops have been a common fixture on British high streets. Their twin-track approach of selling cheap second-hand clothes, used books, tantalising bric-a brac and ethically-sourced products from developing countries, with the promise of charitable contributions winging their way to the wretchedly poor overseas, has appeared to be a winning formula: spending and salvation.…
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Terry’s Tales of a Trade Union Man
Part 3: The Builders Strike My first foray into the world of work was the usual paper round, with the nationals delivered on all seven mornings of the week, the Liverpool Echo delivered five evenings a week, as well as a meat delivery job for the Co-op after I’d done my papers on a Saturday. The…
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Class Struggle Update – 28th August 2023
In this latest bulletin, Jason talks about more strikes on the railways, NHS consultants strike for better pay, Unite take action in local councils, are 200 CWU members being betrayed by their own union and in the United States, Teamsters settle with UPS. You can watch Jason’s update here.
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The Collapse of Wilko
Wilko, the chain of hardware and household stores which was founded in 1930, now stands on the brink of collapse having entered administration on 10th August 2023 and failing to find a buyer in the two weeks since. The chain owns 400 stores and employs 12,500 workers across the country, most of whom look likely…
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