Socialist Appeal
The Marxist voice of Labour and youth
Right-wingers in Scottish Labour have tried to oust leader Richard Leonard. The establishment wants to bolster Labour in Scotland, so they can do the Tories’ dirty work in defending the Union. This is the path to self-destruction.
The Tories’ recent U-turn over A-level grading has shone a spotlight on the inequality in the education system. This inequality begins at birth, and accompanies children through school. There is no such thing as ‘meritocracy’ under capitalism.
This weekend marks the fifth anniversary since Jeremy Corbyn was first elected Labour leader. This marked an enormous turning point for the Left in Britain. Now, at another crossroads, we must learn from the experience of the Corbyn era.
Paul Holmes’ campaign for the Unison general secretary election has gotten off to a strong start, with support coming in from across the union. It is vital that the left unite behind Paul to win – and transform the labour movement.
This week, the government reintroduced tighter lockdown measures in an attempt to control the virus. We must be clear: it is the Tories who have paved the way for a second wave, with their reckless attempts to reopen the economy.