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Messages from the United States and Pakistan to the people of London

Friday, 08 July 2005
We received messages from the Dadu Sindh branch of the PTUDC and the American Workers' International League addressed to the people of London.

Terrorist atrocity in London

Thursday, 07 July 2005
Whoever was responsible for today’s terrorist attacks in Central London showed no mercy to the innocent victims of their actions. Such activities are utterly repugnant to anybody who defends the cause of socialism and the working class. This kind of action serves only to bolster the forces of reaction. It must be condemned outright.

Britain's House of Cards Wobbles

Thursday, 30 June 2005
House price increases are slowing down in Britain. In June in London prices actually fell. This is the beginning of the end of the house price bubble and it will be very painful for many families who have borrowed on the basis of the increased equity in their property. It will have a knock-on effect on the whole economy as spending is already slowing.

Blair backs nationalisation... of our identities

Thursday, 30 June 2005

This article was written before today's terrorist attacks on Central London. However, today's events will undoubtedly be used to strengthen Blair's attempt to introduce ID cards in Britain, with the excuse that they will help "fight terrorism". They exist in the rest of Europe, so “what’s the big deal?” many may think. The point is they will not be mere ID cards. The legislation that is being prepared will allow the government to have detailed files on the activities of every person living in this country.

Amicus Conference 2005: Return the union to its members

Thursday, 30 June 2005
“Attending this conference and its fringe meetings has indicated a change in mood. Derek Simpson has said that he wants to return Amicus to where it belongs that is in the hands of the membership, not as an extended hand of the multinationals. Activists in the union have to make sure that this is carried out in practice.”

NATFHE Conference – Domestic and International Issues

Friday, 03 June 2005
Over the weekend of May 28th to 30th the National Association of teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) held its annual conference in Eastbourne, Britain.

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