Welcome the refugees and reject racism

4th September 2015 Socialist Action 0

The following article by Sabby Dhalu, on the refugee crisis and forthcoming day of action, was originally published by the Morning Star.

Having created the crisis, Western governments, with their ample resources, are failing to provide the necessary humanitarian assistance. Racism frames Europe’s response, with Britain’s government one of the most vile. The 12 September protest should be supported by the widest progressive mobilisation.

Attacking refugees, immigrants and Muslims dominated the government’s agenda this summer, with the global refugee crisis hitting the headlines.

Migration and war

23rd June 2015 Socialist Action 0

The following article by Stephen Bell, on migration and war, was originally published by the Stop the War Coalition.

Issues arising from migration, particularly immigration, are some of the most ideologically loaded questions in British politics. When these questions are related to the wars of British imperialism then the narrative becomes doubly loaded. It will then be helpful to examine the issues historically, in order to cut through prevailing prejudices.

Labour needs to confront UKIP’s agenda

31st May 2015 Socialist Action 0

The following article by Barry Gray, on Labour’s response to UKIP’s rise, originally appeared on Left Futures.

In the wake of UKIP’s electoral advance, both at this year’s General Election and last year’s European Parliament election, the Labour Party has come under growing pressure, from inside and outside its own ranks, to adapt to UKIP’s anti-immigrant and English nationalist agenda.