Labour’s advance at the 2016 elections

7th May 2016 Socialist Action 0

By Tom Williams

The results of the 5 May elections are good news for Labour. It regained the post of London Mayor, beat the Tories in the English local elections and remains the largest party in the Wales Assembly. It was unfortunately further set back in Scotland, which was predictable given its right wing policies there.

Notes from the front – of 4/5/2016

4th May 2016 Socialist Action 0


Western economies slowing, Chinese upturn

Latest data show that the Western economies, led by the US, are once more slowing. At the same time China is experiencing a modest rebound in activity. This real divergence stands in sharp contrast to the propaganda in the Western media and from many economic commentators. The reality is that the source of the world economy’s stagnation is in the west and in particular in the weakness of investment in the Western economies.

Left wins NUS President – defend Malia, defend NUS

4th May 2016 Socialist Action 0

The following article by Fiona Edwards and Aaron Kiely, reporting on the recent left advance in the National Union of Students, was originally published by Student Broad Left.

Last week’s NUS National Conference was historic. Malia Boauttia was elected NUS President – the first Black woman and the first Muslim to win this position in NUS’ 94 year history. It was also the first time since 1969 that an incumbent President lost their re-election.

Notes from the front – of 30/4/2016

30th April 2016 Socialist Action 0


Corbyn’s Labour under attack – as it pushes back the Tories

Since Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader and Labour adopted the approach of opposing and voting against Tory austerity policies, the Tories’ political weakness has been exploited and a number of significant reversals imposed on the government.

Notes from the front – of 21/4/2016

21st April 2016 Socialist Action 0


People’s Assembly Against Austerity continues to advance

The People’s Assembly Against Austerity (PAAA) continues to place itself at the centre of all the key struggles against austerity and the 16 April demonstration was a big success.