Video: Stop Asian Hate – rising racism and the new cold war – rally
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Month: October 2021
Conservative collapse in Germany opens the door to an SPD led coalition government
After the recent general election, Germany will see its first coalition government since 1957 which includes more than two parties, and the first Social Democrat (SPD) led government since 2005.
Although the SPD won the election, it only gained a meagre 25.7% vote share; a long way from its high point of 40.9% in 1998.
Despite the defeats the Labour left can still fight
The largest scale political and organisational attack on the Labour Party’s left wing since the Second World War is currently unfolding within the party. But despite the defeats that have been suffered the Labour left remains the largest political force engaged in resistance to the Tories’ attacks.
China’s power cuts hint at faster transition
The current power cuts come from a combination of increased demand from manufacturers, a slowdown in coal production, partly caused by improved health and safety measures in mines, and the restrictions put on coal use by national guidelines to restrict carbon emissions.
Venezuela and the re-emergence of sovereignty in the Americas
The US unilateral and illegal sanctions regime remains in place and so does the US government’s commitment to overthrow the Bolivarian process.
The emerging alliances in Latin America and the Caribbean – anchored by Maduro and López Obrador – have already reshaped the hemisphere to the disadvantage of imperialism.