How British Government policy on Yemen has become a fiasco

22nd September 2016 Socialist Action 0

The following article by Stephen Bell, on British policy on Yemen, was previously published by Stop the war coalition.

For some time now international pressure has been building up against the Saudi led war upon Yemen. In February this year, the European Parliament voted for an EU wide arms embargo on Saudi Arabia. Recently, 64 members of the US Congress, from both Democrats and Republicans, called upon President Obama to “postpone sales of new arms” to Saudi Arabia.

Final push for Corbyn while resisting the right’s new attacks

15th September 2016 Socialist Action 0

Notes from the front of 15-09-16

Final push for Corbyn while resisting the right’s new attacks

The Labour Party leadership ballot closes on 21 September, so supporters of its left wing leader Jeremy Corbyn have a few days left to campaign for any remaining votes. The leadership election result is due to be announced on 24 September before Labour’s women’s conference in Liverpool, with Corbyn widely expected to win.

The Loughinisland massacre – video

15th September 2016 Socialist Action 0

This video here explains what happened in the Loughinisland massacre, when six people were killed in 1994 while watching a World Cup soccer match.

The Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has reported that the Loyalist death squad were armed, organised and shielded by members of the police force, the RUC and included RUC members.