Articles by Socialist Action

Labour’s moves on the Single Market – a further positive move by Jeremy Corbyn

8th September 2017 Socialist Action 0

By Brian Jackson

The new policies announced by Labour on the EU Single Market confirm further positive moves to defend living standards and jobs by Labour under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership. The decision to accept membership of the Single Market for at least a ‘transitional period’, while not excluding it as a permanent arrangement, is correct from the point of view of working class living standards. It was, for interrelated reasons, also immediately followed by a further strengthening of Labour’s lead over the Tories to five percent – 43% to 38%. Unfortunately, this move by Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership was incorrectly attacked by some on the left. It is therefore necessary to understand clearly why Corbyn’s position was correct.

Brexit is driving away migrants – hitting the economy and living standards

4th September 2017 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 04-09-17

Brexit is driving away migrants – hitting the economy and living standards

In the wake of the EU referendum net immigration of EU nationals to the UK has fallen, as many working in the UK have returned to their previous home countries and fewer have chosen to come to the UK. This has been to the detriment of the economy, with several sectors already experiencing significant problems.

Labour’s new EU policy

3rd September 2017 Socialist Action 0

By Jane West

Labour’s announcement of its new policy for the Brexit negotiations – that the UK should stay within the Single Market and the customs union for a prolonged ‘transition period’ after formally leaving the EU – is both necessary and welcome. This approach puts the preservation of jobs and living standards rather than the anti-EU ideological shibboleths of the Tory right at the centre of the Brexit discussion.

Jeremy Corbyn is correct to oppose Islamophobia

22nd August 2017 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 22-08-17

Jeremy Corbyn is correct to oppose Islamophobia

Last week Labour’s former Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities Sarah Champion resigned her front bench position. This followed the publication of a comment piece by her in The Sun titled ‘British Pakistani men ARE raping and exploiting white girls … and it’s time we faced up to it’. It was entirely right for Labour’s Leader Jeremy Corbyn to expect her resignation. A Labour Party that is fighting for equality clearly has to oppose Islamophobia and racism.

Trump Presidency emboldens racists and fascists to commit hate and terror attacks

16th August 2017 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 16-8-17

Trump Presidency emboldens racists and fascists to commit hate and terror attacks

Saturday’s ‘Unite the Right’ far right protest in Charlottesville brought together white supremacists, racists and fascists to oppose the removal of a statue of Confederacy’s top general, Robert E. Lee – a monument to white supremacy and a symbol in support of slavery.