Woolwich: we can’t ignore the context
Kezia Kinder argues that the murder in Woolwich yesterday must be understood against a backdrop of state-induced Islamophobia created to meet the agenda of western imperialism.
“Attack on freedom of speech”? No, it’s just protest politics at its best
Communiqué Scotland #6: Ben Wray defends the Radical Independence Campaign's protest against Farage from the predictable complaints of its liberal detractors.
Scottish Specificities
Chris Bambery looks at the Farage fiasco and what it says about the specific conditions confronting the Scottish left.
Scotland has an Immigration Problem – We Need More
Communiqué Scotland #5: Ben Wray looks at the issue of immigration in Scottish and British politics in light of the rise of UKIP. He argues that demographic changes will intensify the issue of immigration in Scotland, and socialists will have to address the issue head on.
Chris Bambery examines the historic rates of youth unemployment and argues that the left must adapt itself to modern circumstances.
Italy's new government comes together and Chris Bambery looks at the gathering storm clouds.
Chris Bambery asks what the Eastleigh result means for UK politics.
Chris Bambery offers some further analysis on the Italian election results.
Chris Bambery looks at the latest manifestation of the crisis in Italy: protest votes, political resurrections and widespread confusion and uncertainty.
Communiqué Scotland #6: Ben Wray defends the Radical Independence Campaign's protest against Farage from the predictable complaints of its liberal detractors.
Chris Bambery looks at the Farage fiasco and what it says about the specific conditions confronting the Scottish left.
Communiqué Scotland #5: Ben Wray looks at the issue of immigration in Scottish and British politics in light of the rise of UKIP. He argues that demographic changes will intensify the issue of immigration in Scotland, and socialists will have to address the issue head on.
In Communiqué Scotland #4, Ben Wray reviews a new book of essays discussing 'Scotland's road to socialism'.
In Communiqué Scotland #3, Ben Wray puts across his top three ideas for Salmond to get off the back foot and start taking some calculated risks to change the contours of the independence debate, after another bruising week over the currency question.
Kezia Kinder argues that the murder in Woolwich yesterday must be understood against a backdrop of state-induced Islamophobia created to meet the agenda of western imperialism.
Communiqué Scotland #6: Ben Wray defends the Radical Independence Campaign's protest against Farage from the predictable complaints of its liberal detractors.
Chris Bambery looks at the Farage fiasco and what it says about the specific conditions confronting the Scottish left.
Communiqué Scotland #5: Ben Wray looks at the issue of immigration in Scottish and British politics in light of the rise of UKIP. He argues that demographic changes will intensify the issue of immigration in Scotland, and socialists will have to address the issue head on.
With the wind in their sails ahead of the local elections, David Jamieson looks at what UKIP tell us about the direction of Westminster politics.
Kezia Kinder argues that the murder in Woolwich yesterday must be understood against a backdrop of state-induced Islamophobia created to meet the agenda of western imperialism.
Lynsey Pattie reports from Saturday's Scrap Trident demonstration in Glasgow.
Phil Neal offers his thoughts on the death of Margaret Thatcher.
David Jamieson addresses some of the myths being peddled by unionists about Trident.
Sarah Collins remembers the profound effect that the 100,000 strong demonstration in Glasgow on February 15th, 2003 had upon her.
Clopin Meehan surveys at the radical history of International Women's Day and argues that "Without women's participation, there is no fight back."
Clopin Meehan comments on the disturbing phenomenon of young women looking towards the sex trade as a means of survival as austerity takes hold in the UK.
Protests have erupted in Delhi, sparked by the gang-rape of a young woman. Lucky Dhillon analyses the roots of the unrest and argues there is good reasons why the police and the government should feel threatened by the revolt.
The opening of an abortion clinic in Belfast today was an important step in the struggle for women's right to choose in Northern Ireland. Dominique Graham reports on the right-wing's attempt to scupper the day.
Keri Mcgachy writes a weekly communiqué exposing The Sun newspaper. This week Keri analyses the hegemonic ideas about sexuality in the media that stigmatise and 'other' LGBT people.
Jade McCarroll looks at the significance of the recent council election results for those on the far-right of the political spectrum.
Chris Bambery examines the historic rates of youth unemployment and argues that the left must adapt itself to modern circumstances.
In Communiqué Scotland #3, Ben Wray puts across his top three ideas for Salmond to get off the back foot and start taking some calculated risks to change the contours of the independence debate, after another bruising week over the currency question.
Italy's new government comes together and Chris Bambery looks at the gathering storm clouds.
Ahead of an important weekend of anti-Trident activism, Gregor Clunie reveals the sacrifice being asked of the British public in funding the Trident programme.