Socialist Appeal
The Marxist voice of Labour and youth
In 1973, two-dozen building workers were prosecuted for their role in picketing during a national construction strike. Decades later, some of these cases are finally being heard by the Court of Appeal. The fight for justice continues.
The brutal events of 16 August 1819 are a stark reminder of the violence used by the ruling class to subdue the workers' movement. Whilst the establishment would like to sweep their savage history under the carpet, we must remember Britain's radical traditions.
This weekend, thousands from local working-class communities will march through the streets of Durham for the annual Gala. As ever, this year's 'Big Meeting' will be a celebration of the history and traditions of the labour movement.
35 years ago today, striking miners were violently repressed by police at the infamous ‘Battle of Orgreave’. Decades on, there has still been no justice for those injured and arrested. But we will never forget the heroic struggle of the miners.
The recent creation of The Independent Group in Parliament echoes that of the Social Democratic Party in the 1980s. The left must learn from these events and avoid the mistakes of the past.