Tag: Capitalism
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Divided We Beg
Sharon Graham Grovels To Starmer (Yet Again) The recent comments by Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham, begging Keir Starmer to expand military production, shows yet again the limitations of trade unionism and the true role of the union leaders in Britain today. The likes of Graham sell themselves on the idea that they are either…
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Samuel Fielden: An English worker’s place in the origins of May Day
This account details Sam Fielden’s harrowing experiences as a child laborer in Lancashire, his activism in the American labor movement, and the tragic events of the Haymarket affair in Chicago. It underscores the brutal exploitation of working-class individuals in both Britain and America while highlighting the injustices faced by those advocating for labor rights.
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Sharon Graham: The Illusion of Change at Unite the Union
We have been observing Sharon Graham’s stewardship of Unite the Union with some amusement. She ascended to the position of General Secretary amidst a plethora of strikes across the country, presenting herself as a woman with socialist leanings and a no-nonsense approach to union work, ostensibly advocating for a return to the core principles of…
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It’s official: British Army facing extinction
In the UK the war in Ukraine “has raised serious questions regarding the preparedness of government, society and the defence industrial base to support conventional warfighting at scale,” according to the bombshell report which went largely unnoticed. Reposted with thanks from Kit Klarenberg. This article explores the decline of the British armed forces. We wanted…
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Liverpool’s Forgotten Legacy: The Abdullah Quilliam Mosque
A few months ago, a tragic incident occurred in Southport where three children were killed, and a further eight were seriously injured by a deranged man. This heartbreaking event led to racially motivated riots across Liverpool and Southport. One protest, which was prevented from escalating into a riot, took place outside the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque.…
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False Choices On The Land
The debate about inheritance tax misses the point on land ownership The recent protests staged by farmer against the Labour governments change sin the inheritance tax laws has, yet again, inspired a lot of noise but the real issues affecting British workers are (of course) not included in this barrage of propaganda. The inheritance tax…
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Breck Road Brawl
On October 22, a violent brawl occurred on Breck Road in Liverpool, involving builders attacked by local men over false abduction rumors. The incident reflects broader social tensions in a deprived area facing economic neglect and rising violence. Divisive rhetoric exacerbates community divisions, distracting from systemic issues like underinvestment and inequality.
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St Johns Market
In Liverpool, the iconic St Johns Market faces closure as the Council blames traders for unpaid fees, neglecting the market’s decline after a costly refurbishment. This reflects a pattern of sacrificing community heritage for profit. Similar closures of health and leisure centers reveal a troubling trend of prioritizing profit over public well-being. The community is…
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Who are the imperialists to accuse others of ‘terrorism’?
Reposted from CPGB-ML Thoughts on the barefaced hypocrisy and doublespeak of the real mass-murdering terrorists. It is always ironic – in the sense of blatant gaslighting – when the imperialists, and our governments, accuse their victims It is always ironic – in the sense of blatant gaslighting – when the imperialists, and our governments, accuse…
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The Illusion of Free Speech in Britain
The Met Police Defend Imperialism & Mass Murder As I write this, it has been six weeks since the brave Palestinian resistance began the Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7th. Since then, there has been an ongoing struggle against the Israeli occupiers as they have subjugated Palestinians in the West Bank to horrific treatment and have…
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