British government wants freedom to commit crimes including murder, ‘worse than Pinochet’
The government’s aim is to remove all legal liability for serious crimes, including murder, committed by the army and other British state forces.
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The British government is responsible for the renewed turmoil in Ireland
The fundamental reason for the turmoil in the north of Ireland and in the main party of Unionism is the outcome of Brexit and the NI Protocol which was part of it. These change the relationship with Britain – the north of Ireland is effectively in the same customs and trade bloc with the Republic of Ireland and the rest of the EU, while there is now a customs border between Britain and Ireland as a whole.
Our Bodies – Our Choice – Our Decisions – online event 4 March 5pm
A Webinar discussion on women’s rights to choose, following the recent ban on abortion introduced in Poland compared to the successful struggles of women in Ireland and Argentina.
The historic and contemporary significance of the 1916 Easter Rising
In 1916 the Easter Rising represented the resumption of the struggle for Irish freedom. The decision in 1914 of the Irish National Volunteers and the Irish Parliamentary Party to support the British government in the inter-imperialist war effectively subsumed the national movement. By 1916 hopes for an early victory by either side in the war had disappeared. It was time to reclaim hope for Ireland at home, from its slaughter overseas.
Surge for Sinn Féin kills off reactionary two-party system in Irish Republic
Sinn Féin recorded a stunning advance in the latest Irish general election, topping the poll with 24.5%. The two dominant parties since partition, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could only muster 43.1% between them, their worst combined showing in the history of the state.
Ireland opposes Brexit, Sinn Féin surges in polls
Support for Sinn Féin has increased dramatically in the opinion polls ahead of the Irish general election to be held on 8 February.