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The attack on Corbyn is about Palestine not anti-Semitism

2nd November 2016 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 2-11-16

The attack on Corbyn is about Palestine not anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism is deeply reactionary, and in an extreme barbaric form was the cutting edge of Nazi ideology, that underpinned the Holocaust. Where ever it exists it should be opposed.

However, the claims that the Labour Party is seriously infected with anti-Semitism and that Shami Chakrabarti’s report covered this up are part of an on-going campaign to smear Jeremy Corbyn and oust him as leader.

Labour should push for vote before Article 50 is triggered – and oppose a general election

24th October 2016 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 24-10-16

Labour should push for vote before Article 50 is triggered – and oppose a general election

The most important issue in British politics is Brexit. Unless there is a major war with British involvement, then Brexit is also likely to be the most important issue for the foreseeable future. Everything else is subordinate to that.

There is no such thing as Lexit

21st October 2016 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 21-10-16

There is no such thing as Lexit

Four months after the EU referendum the consequences of pursuing Brexit are starting to unfold, revealing the reality of its reactionary character. Despite negotiations between the Tory government and the EU-27 not having even started, Brexit’s negative consequences are already being felt.

Two opposing attitudes to racism

6th October 2016 Socialist Action 0

by Liam Murphy

The entire Tory party conference was a jarring tune played on a racist dog whistle. By contrast, Jeremy Corbyn’s Leader’s speech to Labour Party Conference set out the opposite approach and challenged the wave of xenophobia and racism that has swept the country since the Brexit referendum outcome.

National Demonstration Sunday 2 October: Tories out – austerity has failed

29th September 2016 Socialist Action 0

Assemble: 11:30am, Victoria Square, Birmingham Demonstrate at Tory Party Conference and demand an alternative to austerity (This will be at Teresa May’s first Tory Party Conference as Prime Minister) Full details can [Read more]

Tory fantasies on Brexit begin to be hit by reality

12th September 2016 Socialist Action 0

By William Burns

The G20 meeting in China was the first substantial contact the new post-Brexit Tory Government has had with the outside world. It was a chastening experience.