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The Tories are destroying our schools, we need a socialist education policy
The campaign against school funding cuts has attracted a lot of attention, but a socialist education policy can do much more than solve the funding crisis argues Judy Cox
Another World Mental Health Day, another hollow Tory proposal
Theresa May announcing a Suicide Prevention Minister to tackle the growing mental health problems that are a product of the austerity is empty rhetoric argues Mona Kamal
Uber strike: precarious workers fight back
Uber drivers organised a 24 hour strike and rallied at Uber offices against precarious working conditions and unfair pay, Shabbir Lakha reports
Tories out! Birmingham marches against austerity
The response to the Tory conference in Birmingham was suitably angry and clear in its demands, reports Ellen Graubert
Fast food, pub and delivery workers strike across the country
The Fast Food Shutdown - #FFS410 - sees TGI Fridays, McDonalds and Wetherspoons workers strike in nine workplaces, joined by UberEats couriers in at least six cities
The Tories have no idea how to fix a broken Britain
We can't afford the Tories, we need to get them out of office before any more damage is done, argues John Rees
Austerity has broken Britain but the Tories are still committed to it
The Tories are still wedded to austerity. Looking at the real-life consequences of the cuts, Jim Scott argues that we need to get the Tories out now
Ontario becomes a testing ground for hyper austerity
Creative organising and resistance are urgently needed as a rampant, austerity-bent Tory government carves its way through Ontario, reports John Clarke
Bristol residents join the battle to save Hamilton House
Opposing landlords’ plans to turn a community hub into luxury flats, workers and local residents held a vibrant protest in the streets and marched on City Hall, reports Ross Maidment
The rhyming guide to austerity
Fit to work assessments take money away from people who need it. Read Potent Whisper's story, and send us your own
UK wage stagnation is not a puzzle to solve, but an injustice to fight
Wealth redistribution has to become the key priority in our fight against austerity, insists Susan Newman
The limits of Keynesianism
A Marxist critique of Keynesian economics and what that means post-financial crisis
Why summer holidays are a time of dread and not joy for many families
We are not a poor society, and should not be failing our children like this, argues Kelly Grahan
Rural activism: tales from the sticks – part two
In the second part of tales from the sticks, Jim Scott explains the birth and growth of a movement in rural Wales over the last 5 years
Inequality and the City: CEO salaries soar while we still pay for the crash
Falling wages in a growing economy and ever increasing pay for bosses show a system undeterred by crisis in consolidating wealth at the top of society, argues Josh Newman
We’ve seen the largest rise in poverty since Thatcher: resistance is a necessity
The latest figures on living standards tell us austerity’s class warfare is more dangerous than ever. Mass struggle is an urgent requirement, argues John Clarke
Unclear and divisive: not the deal our NHS workers deserve
NHS workers have been pressured into accepting a deliberately misleading deal, explains a health worker and union representative
Interest rates, wages and the UK economy
As he analyses the state of the economy, Michael Roberts finds that the capitalist sector of the British economy has failed to deliver for the needs of the people
Dear Amber Rudd, we're not left behind, we're being held back
The former Home Secretary's desperate attempt to defend Tory policies in Hastings only shows how clueless she is, reports Chrissy Brand
The Greek fires: a catastrophe fuelled by austerity
The deadly toll of Attica's wildfires arises not just from climate change but years of austerity and neoliberal policies, writes Kevin Ovenden in Athens
Grenfell: First the injury, now the insults
With survivors and FBU firefighters now in the firing line, Julie Al-Hinai detects echoes of Hillsborough
To celebrate, but also to defend: be on the streets for our NHS this Saturday
Join us in wishing the NHS a happy 70th Birthday and in standing up to defend it tomorrow in London
Homelessness is rapidly rising - it's the product of a failed system
The Tories are responsible for the huge growth in homelessness and rough sleeping, it'll take systemic change pushed from below to solve it argues Daryl Peach
You’ll never edit Grenfell
A spoken word response to Andrew O’Hagan’s ‘The Tower’ by Potent Whisper
Justice for Grenfell: breaking the silence
A year on from the Grenfell disaster, Julie Al-Hinai reminds us that whilst our grief can be silent, our anger must be clearly audible
The Storm Clouds Gather: Is there a future for the European Union?
The gathering crisis in European Union should make it clear the EU provides no haven from racism or austerity
What, you thought we just forgot about Grenfell?
Thousands of people marched in silence on the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire in a powerful show of solidarity, reports Shabbir Lakha
World Cup 2018: thirty two nations under a groove
Will the World Cup which opens today be an orgy of petty-minded nationalism? Philosophy Football’s Mark Perryman doesn’t seem to think so
Our NHS: Keep the fight on the streets - Counterfire Freesheet June 2018
Fighting for our NHS, Ireland's abortion rights victory, Grenfell one year on, Dump Trump and more - Counterfire freesheet edition 026, June 2018
The far right threat is real and we can't be complacent
After the big Free Tommy Robinson rally in London, the entire left need to get serious about organising against the far right argues Shabbir Lakha
They shall not pass: all out on 9th June
The Democratic Football Lads Alliance is a plainly racist organisation; anti-racists need to make sure they stop them marching on 9th June argues Josh Newman
The Italian coup and the growing crisis in the EU
The unelected Italian President has carried out a soft coup which is highly undemocratic and which has thrown the country and the EU into mounting chaos, argues Chris Bambery
Grenfell one year on - the Tories still don't care
As we approach the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the Tories have learnt no lessons and show only disregard and contempt argues Steph Pike
Change is coming: be a part of it
The upcoming National People’s Assembly, is a necessary step towards refreshing and refocusing the anti-austerity movement
Rural activism: tales from the sticks – part one
The Tories' ‘scatter-shot’ strategy has finally backfired on them and will eventually send them running for the hills argues Jim Scott
University workers' statement on UCU ballot result
The strike is over: our fight is not
Basic Income: progressive cloak and neoliberal dagger
BI is not an answer to inequality under neoliberalism. Social transformation will come through collective struggle, argues John Clarke
Reject the UUK deal: we need to fight now
In this open letter, university workers from across the country argue that we cannot accept the deal as it stands, and must fight for a No vote
University strikes: employers’ retreat needs to be nailed down
As UUK returns with a further offer, Des Freedman takes a look at the immediate options facing university staff involved in the dispute
Newham says no to academisation
The fight against academisation in the East End
is on, with three schools taking strike action
Bristol marches to demand justice for Grenfell 9 months on
Ahead of the anniversary of the disaster the establishment will seek to depoliticise events, but we must mobilise in solidarity now more than ever, writes Tom Whittaker
Spring budget: Business, as usual
The Tories have no answers to the problems facing British society
Lecturers' strike: the rank and file have spoken, now we have to take the lead
Feyzi Ismail reports from outside UCU headquarters as the union’s Higher Education Committee votes to reject the employers’ derisory offer
Time's up Theresa
With the country in chaos, we need change now - keep up the pressure!
On the Australian equal marriage plebiscite: beyond defeatism, moralism and the politics of scarcity
Progressives have lessons to learn from the campaign, not least that when opportunities arise, the public debate ground must be seized
Austerity: Osborne’s sickening complacency
The real purpose of austerity is to clobber working people to benefit big business and the rich
Lecturers' strike: Deepen the action, spread the support
As the strike continues, we must up the ante, argues Des Freedman
Theresa May tries to unite party with vacuous Brexit speech
Theresa May has attempted to trump Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit speech but she still has no credibility
Brexit and change
As the next phase of Brexit kicks in, Brian Heron discusses what the arguments are and what underpins them
What you can do to support the lecturers' strike
As the strike continues we must keep the pressure on, argues Chris Nineham
Economic murder: homeless man dies outside Parliament
For seven years the Tory government has been waging economic terrorism against its own citizens - we must fight to kick them out, argues Steph Pike
Biggest ever strike in higher education? UCU members prepare to defend pensions
As education workers get ready to strike, Des Freedman, a professor at Goldsmiths University, tells us what we can do to support them
Blood on their hands: NHS marchers call time on Tories
The scale of the weekend’s emergency protest shows a movement that won’t wait for 2022, reports Jack Hazeldine
Fund our NHS: Tens of thousands of people march through London - photos
Tens of thousands of people marched through London yesterday to call for more funding for the NHS and an end to privatisation. Shabbir Lakha reports
Homelessness: a crisis of epic proportions
The shocking rise in homelessness is caused by a party that governs in the interests of the rich
Neoliberalism has failed, the left can offer a political alternative
The Carillion and NHS crises lay bare the failures of neoliberalism; we must fight to end this market madness
Save the NHS - Counterfire Freesheet February 2018
The Tory manufactured crisis in the NHS, Carillion, Labour, Palestine, Grenfell and more...
We need real solutions, not tickboxing and tokenism
Jeremy Hunt saying that the NHS doesn't need more funding suggests his idea of a solution is more unpaid labour for working class women argues Kevin Ovenden
Residents told they can't be safe until they pay £2m by multimillionaire landlord
Freeholder forcing residents to pay £2m for their own safety is putting lives at risk by not removing Grenfell-style cladding from Croydon complex argues Shabbir Lakha
Carillion collapse: why we need to end privatisation of the NHS
The merry go round of rewarding private sector companies for profiting from our NHS must end along with the hand-in-glove approach it has with big business
The NHS crisis is deliberate
The ongoing crisis is manufactured as a precursor to further privatisation. Don't let the Tories fool you
Jeremy Hunt should have been sacked, not promoted
As part of her reshuffle, May has added Social Care to Jeremy Hunt's remit. The People's Assembly and Health Campaigns Together respond
NHS Emergency Demonstration - model resolution
The People's Assembly have drafted a model motion to submit to trade union branches, Trades Councils, CLPs and other campaign groups to support the NHS Emergency demonstration on Saturday 3 February
Another world is possible: Download new anti-Tory track today
Just one day left to get Captain Ska's "Sons and Daughters" onto the Official Christmas Charts and ensure the anti-austerity message is mainstream
No one likes neoliberalism: the year that the mask slipped – weekly briefing
The rollercoaster of polarisation was in full flow this year and shows no sign of relenting, writes Lindsey German
Anti-Theresa May song could be No 1 at Christmas
We don't want the Tories relaxing over the holiday period, so let's get this to number one this Christmas
Rosa Luxemburg on the politics of poverty and homelessness
This winter people are dying needlessly. Rosa Luxemburg reminds us that politics is about more than negotiations between competing states.
A life sentence of low wages and public sector cuts - weekly briefing
Despite dire forecasts for the economy and living standards, the Tories are continuing with more austerity. It can't go on argues Lindsey German
Reactions to Budget 2017: resisting Foodbank Britain
Despite heavy opposition and protests, Philip Hammond's budget continues with austerity. A short round up from Counterfire of some of the reactions.
Autumn Budget: the misery continues
Another budget, more austerity, argues Steph Pike. This time dressed up with a Christmas bow to keep the Tory dissenters quiet. This is what we expect
A Scrooge Christmas on the cards - weekly briefing
Now is the time to turn the tables on the Victorian values embedded in our society, argues Lindsey German
Not fit to govern - Counterfire freesheet November/December 2017
Tory crisis, Catalonia, Universal credit, foreign policy, and more. Counterfire freesheet, November/December 2017
The Paradise Papers show us the true nature of the monarchy
The Paradise Papers have exposed once more the deep inequalities that plight our country but they also show us a glimpse of the secretive and devious workings of the Crown argues Patricia Pino
Is Jeremy Corbyn ready to be Prime Minister: John Rees on TRT - video
At a roundtable discussion on TRT World, John Rees talks about Jeremy Corbyn, his leadership and performance at the last general election.
The current struggle in Brazil and the need to build a left-wing alternative
It is necessary to go beyond electoral politics and build a movement from below that can mobilise all those who intend to combat austerity and the threat of fascism, argues Leonardo Pericles
Universal Credit: pausing is not enough, abolish it
Universal credit is not about 'reform', it's about the Tories penalising the poor, argues Steph Pike
Teaching assistants: the results of resistance
As teaching assistants in Durham accept a new pay offer, Megan Charlton debunks the myths about the dispute, and Bridget Yuill explains why she voted for the deal
Now is the time to fight back - Counterfire Freesheet October 2017
Tories in crisis, Catalonia, German elections and more - Counterfire freesheet edition 21, October 2017
Why I took on Jacob Rees-Mogg and his despicable views on austerity
Shabbir Lakha explains why the People's Assembly protested Jacob Rees-Mogg and takes on some of the myths around austerity
A festival of resistance in Manchester as a united movement protests at the Tory conference
As the Tories demonstrated their cluelessness, people from across the country demonstrated that another world is possible
The most stunning pictures from the protest at the Tory party conference
As the Tories held their conference in Manchester, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in opposition to a government that is hanging on by a thread
Tories out! May must go
We must build an organised opposition to the Tories
Counterproductive and unjust: PCS to ballot members for pay cap strike
The trade union is demanding that the limit on wages be scrapped immediately
Scrap the Cap: Nurses take the fight to the Tories
Thousands of nurses protested outside Parliament against the 1% Pay cap, the fight is very much on reports Shabbir Lakha.
Are books in schools for reading or for balancing?
Bridget Yuill from the Durham Teaching Assistants campaign looks at some of the wider issues raised by cost cutting in education
Birmingham bin strike: the dust settles… for now
Striking workers offer further evidence of a shifting industrial terrain, reports the Angry Trucker AKA Richard Allday
'May Days' - poem
A poem by William Alderson on the current state of Britian
Mayor of Bristol to lead protest against austerity
The move by Marvin Rees provides a significant opportunity for the anti-austerity movement
Carnival against the school cuts
Many gathered over the weekend to oppose education cuts, reports Orlando Hill
Education spending: austerity continues
Justine Greening's spending announcement provides no comfort for schools, argues Judy Cox
Kensington and Chelsea: a tale of two boroughs
Doctor, activist and local resident Mona Kamal describes the genesis of a tragedy
Nurses find 'magic money tree' and deliver it to Department of Health
As the government flip-flops and flounders over the pay cap, nurses get their own back
We shouldn't wait for the government to fall, we should bring it down
Last weekend's demonstration once again showed that organisation is key in forcing change
This is our time, but we have to organise - weekly briefing
The left is on the front foot - we can't let this moment pass
Ken Knight is the last person that should oversee Grenfell response
The retired firefighter that is set to chair the response to the Grenfell disaster has a history of implementing austerity, writes this London firefighter
Social Attitudes Survey: A major shift to the left
The study's results validate Corbyn's strategy of holding Labour to principled positions and articulating alternatives to the Tories' failed economics
Labour councils must stop implementing Tory cuts
Times have changed and Labour-run councils need to stop implementing Tory cuts and make the needs of the people their priority, writes Mick Wattam
Grenfell is not an accident - video
A look at how the problems of class and austerity meant Grenfell could happen, with Judy Cox and Shabbir Lakha
Kensington and Chelsea: a rotten borough
The super-rich deputy leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council that has been a driving force of social cleansing in the borough. Judy Cox reports.
We need a new saying: 'safe as houses' just doesn't cut it anymore
Cladding being tested from buildings around the country since Grenfell have all failed so far - housing isn't safe any more.
Grenfell Tower fire: anger rising
With the death toll slowly rising but information still largely considered inaccurate, anger is growing. Julie Al-Hinai reports from the ground.
The Tories: a wretched apology for a government, clinging on to office - weekly briefing
This is a government whose time is up
The Grenfell Tower disaster exposes the deep class divide in our society
The tragedy highlights the contempt with which the Tories treat working class people
The Grenfell Tower fire could have been avoided: this government must be held responsible
The accountability for this tragedy goes all the way up to the government, writes Mona Kamal
Meanwhile in France, voters stayed away: A tale of two elections
Is this really a surge in support for centrist politics?
The Violence of Austerity
The Violence of Austerity
demonstrates the terrible impact of cuts and austerity. It shows why we must keep fighting for radical change, argues Ian Middlebrook
Durham Teaching assistants: Behind closed doors? Or out in the open?
The Durham Teaching assistants campaign is a lesson in organised resistance
The genie of radicalism is out of the bottle
Labour's manifesto marks a break from neoliberalism and the establishment's reaction to it shows that they are scared.
It’s the Left that can beat Le Pen and fascism, not Macron
With the fascist Le Pen winning a place in the the second round of the French election, Cameron Panting takes a look at how the Left should respond
May the merciless
As shattering arbitrary cuts to bereavement payments come into force this week, Kara Bryan exposes the sheer barbarity of austerity ideology
Now is the time for nurses to fight back!
As the government insults NHS staff once again, on the ground, a serious fightback is on the cards
The movement is growing: teaching assistants on the front foot in Durham
Durham teaching assistants brought together people from across the country in a huge show of solidarity
The great academy rip off
The free market in education is a disaster, and children are paying the price, writes Judy Cox
Damaging, not dull: why Hammond's budget punishes the poor
The Spring Budget shows that the Tories are still pushing an agenda of austerity that benefits the rich and punishes the poor argues Chris Nineham
NHS in crisis - interview with Aislinn Macklin-Doherty
“The NHS is the fairest and most efficient health care system that can exist.” Peter Stäuber talks to Aislinn Macklin-Doherty, an activist and Junior Doctor.
NHS: the fight of our lives is on
The NHS remains our prime battle in the war against austerity, asserts Cameron Panting
Fantastic march for our NHS
A huge 'Our NHS' demonstration was passionately addressed by Jeremy Corbyn. He must be a part of the movement for change, argues Lindsey German
NHS: Britain is in a humanitarian crisis
The roots of the precarious state of our welfare system lie in the Tories' austerity policies, writes Ollie Turnbull
There’s only one minority to blame for the NHS crisis
It’s the tiny minority of the Tory government and their corporate friends, and we must all protest their attempts to destroy this valuable public institution on March 4th, insists William Hendy
A defence of the free movement of labour
Low wages are not caused by immigration, but by a profoundly anti-working class economic approach, writes Richard Allday
French Elections 2017: Islamophobia, austerity and the left
A thorough analysis by John Mullen of the role of austerity and Islamophobia in the upcoming French elections and what the prospects for a radical left alternative are.
Fight to save our NHS
The NHS is in a crisis the Tories created
Only a People‘s Brexit will bring the change we need
We need to get organised in order to avert the economic and ecological disaster that the Tories' Brexit will cause
NHS: close to breaking point
There will always be forces that seek to destroy the NHS, so the fight to defend it must be one that every generation takes on, writes junior doctor Mona Kamal
Jeremy Hunt must go: the fightback can’t wait
The health secretary’s lies are part of a strategy to undermine and destroy the NHS, and we must all take a stand now
Boiling point: the crises created by neoliberalism
The crises facing the NHS, London Underground and housing are just a few examples of the results of austerity and privatisation argues Lindsey German
Lindsey German debates Brexit on Sky News - video
Lindsey German debates the issues surrounding Brexit with Michael Gove and others on Sky News
NHS: a manufactured crisis
We must mobilise against the biggest threat to our healthcare service in history, writes Danielle Tiplady
Rail rip-off: uniting to campaign for renationalisation
The campaign to renationalise the railways is heating up but the TSSA video is not the way to go argues Mick Wattam
Brexit and the left: uniting to take control of the debate
John Rees makes the case for the left need to unite around key issues to end the dominance of the right in the Brexit debate
Pride, solidarity, anger and hope: 2016 for Durham Teaching Assistants
Durham Teaching Assistants' year of resistance is summed up by Megan Charlton
What happened to the Christmas of discontent?
Despite the media's pre-Christmas strike hysteria the strikes didn't take place - Richard Allday examines why
A festival of re-distribution: the real spirit of Christmas
In purging Christmas of any social meaning, capitalism creates its own gravediggers, argues Dominic Alexander
Daniel Blake: an everyday tragedy
Austerity penalises the most vulnerable in our society. This government’s record is shameful and we most hold the Tories to account, writes Dr Mona Kamal
America's Addiction to Terrorism
In this comprehensive account of social issues rooted in the neoliberal reign of terror, Henry Giroux provides a crucial critique of free-market fundamentalism in 2016, finds Shabbir Lakha
Durham Teaching Assistants: the fight goes on
With further strikes by Durham Teaching Assistants soon taking place, Megan Charlton reports on the highs and lows of the campaign
Brazil: students and workers fight back against austerity
On Sunday, Brazilians will protest against cuts in health, education and social policy budgets, which will affect the lives of the poorest
Why the 'just managing' just got poorer
Lindsey German argues that austerity as a deliberate choice is holding down wages, not the prospect of Brexit
Autumn Statement: a bitter sense of gloom
The aftermath of Philip Hammond‘s statement reveals a divided government, hamstrung by squabbles over Brexit
Autumn Statement: different Chancellor, Same Tune
Despite the Autumn Statement's projection for the future being bleak, the Tory austerity project remains in place, argues Adam Tomes
Hunger pains: life inside Foodbank Britain - extract
As the story of those affected by austerity is exposed on the silver screen, we publish an extract from Kayleigh Garthwaite's topographical study of Foodbank Britain
Defend the Kinsley School cleaners
The small disputes, which appear separate, are coming together to form a movement, argues says John Westmoreland
Bristol ‘die-ins’ for the NHS halt traffic across city centre
In the wake of the junior doctors' struggle, over 150 NHS protesters gathered outside the Bristol Eye Hospital at the start of mid-week rush hour, reports William Hendy
Don‘t waste this victory
After Corbyn‘s re-election, we need to build a strong extra-parliamentary force that supports Labour – if it supports them
Don't believe the hype: May is no centrist
The populism of the Tories does not signal a break with neoliberal globalisation, argues Reuben Bard-Rosenberg
Hunger Pains: Life inside Foodbank Britain
Austerity policies targeting the benefits system have created enormous suffering, as a study of the rise of foodbanks shows, finds Ellen Graubart
Deutsche Bank crisis: too big to fail?
Chris Bambery looks at the Deutsche Bank crisis in Germany, and speculates about the consequences for the European and global economies
I, Daniel Blake: the tragic ramifications of austerity
Tom Griffiths reviews Ken Loach's new film, which gives viewers a glimpse into the heartbreaking realities of austerity Britain
Taking back control: the movement hits the streets of Birmingham
We took back Birmingham from the Tories and were resolute in our opposition to austerity, demanding a new deal for working people, reports Cameron Panting
The immigration issue: how should the left respond?
The left must be uncompromising in asserting some fundamental arguments against immigration controls, racism and austerity, argues Kevin Ovenden
Durham Teaching Assistants: enough is enough
Teaching Assistants in Durham won't accept a pay cut imposed by the council, writes Lizzy Anderson
The Tories are not abandoning austerity: why we need the People's Assembly
The People's Assembly and the movement are crucial because the people on the streets can affect change in a way that party politics can't, argues Tom Griffiths
Jeremy Corbyn: what happens next?
Lindsey German looks at what happens next after Jeremy Corbyn's landslide victory in the second Labour Leadership election in 12 months
Liverpool: celebrating Corbyn but still angry
Activists partied for Corbyn in Liverpool, but anger at Labour's right is strong. Chris Nineham reports as Labour's conference gathers
Bail out Bristol: Mayor greets anti-cuts protesters at City Hall
As protesters take to the streets of Bristol, Tom Whittaker takes a look at the options for building resistance against the cuts
Make austerity history: keeping our eyes on the prize
In the run-up to to next month’s crucial standoff against the Tories in Birmingham, Mick Wattam assesses the balance of forces
Critical condition: saving Homerton Hospital
Threatened privatisation at Homerton Hospital has sparked a local campaign. Ellen Graubart reports on how government plans for the NHS are being resisted
BHS collapse: Not just a case of a bad apple
Vladimir Unkovski-Korica looks at the context behind BHS' collapse
Black Lives Matter: getting organised
Shabbir Lakha reports on this week's London activist meeting of Black Lives Matter, as participants discuss the next steps for the movement
Cutting student bursaries only makes the NHS crisis worse
Danielle Tiplady takes a look at how the Tories' policies are destroying the NHS
Why we voted leave: voices from northern England - documentary
A short look at why those in the north of England mainly voted to leave the EU - from Guerrera Films
Podemos alliance on the verge of power?
Europe is about to be shaken by another political earthquake as Podemos is predicted to become Spain's second party writes Alastair Stephens
How the left should deal with the referendum results
With many of the old political certainties breaking up, Lindsey German argues that the left have to rise to the challenge.
Merthyr and the red flag
This year's Merthyr Rising Festival reminded us that solidarity and strength are our allies, writes Tanya Skinner
Looking beyond the Referendum
Whatever the outcome, the left will have to unite after the referendum to fight against racism, austerity and war argues Lindsey German.
France and the fight against neoliberalism - podcast
Danielle Obono speaks about the social movements in France and the current wave of protests and strikes around the country
Brexit, the economy, immigration and the Labour Party
Where are the economic arguments for anti-austerity and a new equality across Europe, asks Brian Heron
In or out: what is the future for British capitalism?
Whichever way the vote goes on 23 June, Chris Bambery argues we all need to come together to resist austerity and racism
Junior doctors: the fight goes on
The battle to save the NHS is only just beginning, argues leading activist Mona Kamal
The pain goes on: Greece and the European Union
As the UK's referendum on the European Union approaches, Greek workers are facing more pain from Greece’s European creditors
Things fall apart
The EU referendum is just one of many problems facing our rulers
Upsurge in France: a revolt against the European economic order
France's working class is taking a sledgehammer to Hollande's neoliberal reforms - an echo of the European economic machine, writes Reuben Bard-Rosenberg
Lecturers' strike: fighting for fairness and the future
Higher education (HE) workers across the country took the first of two consecutive days' strike action in the campaign for fair pay. Graham Kirkwood reports
France: savage labour law vs strikes and blockades
Class struggle is back in France, with some surprising new initiatives, reports Paris-based activist John Mullen
France in the streets: against the government and the EU
If you want to understand what the EU is, then look at its intervention today – teargas on the streets of French cities, argues Kevin Ovenden
Junior doctors: we will keep fighting
Support surges for the junior doctors as they strike, in another bad day for Jeremy Hunt
The Tories' crisis is our opportunity
The tide is turning against austerity. How can we take advantage of the Tories’ crisis?
Cameron Must Go! The People's Assembly demo in pictures
The carnival atmosphere of the People's Assembly demonstration on Saturday 16th April captured in photographs by Jim Aindow
EU referendum: how did we get here?
The Tories are in trouble – and it will get worse for them if the referendum delivers a vote to leave the EU, writes Alex Snowdon
Bristol residents hit the streets to protest council homes sell-off
Housing campaigners and residents held a galvanising and unifying day of activity, reports Jack Hazeldine
'We love books': Brixton brought to a standstill
There was a carnival atmosphere outside the occupation of Carnegie Library today, reports Dave Randall
Thousands march calling for Cameron to resign
In response to the largest exposé
of tax evasion in history, the British public have taken to the streets calling for David Cameron's resignation
They bailed out the banks, why can't they save our steel?
As steel workers and their communities are asked to pay for yet another free market failure, we need to chase Tata's Tory apologists from power, says Richard Allday
Government to blame for nurse shortage
Student nurse Anthony Johnson responds to the Migrant Advisory Committee's advice on migrant nurses in the UK
Osborne's cut too far: austerity in disarray
The government's difficulty is the left's opportunity, argues Lindsey German, as the Tories find themselves in disarray over the budget. Now is the time to fight back
Tories in a mess: we can bring this government down
After the worst week for the government so far, Alex Snowdon looks at the wider crisis of the Conservatives
Big trouble for the Tories: 5 reasons to demonstrate on 16 April
Trouble in the Tory Party makes the 16 April demonstration on health, homes, jobs and education all the more important
Huge support on the streets for junior doctors
As the junior doctors strike again, student nurse Danielle Tiplady reports from the streets
Women's liberation: we think it's time
The anti-austerity movement is an opportunity to force women's liberation onto the political agenda says Yasmin Dahnoun
Sticker Campaign: Sticking it to the Tories
#StickItToTheTories is a Britain-wide sticker distribution campaign supported by the People's Assembly
The biggest anti-nuclear march in a generation
Saturday's march against the renewal of Britain's nuclear weapons was angry, political and full of hope, reports Tom Griffiths
The spirit of rebellion haunts Ireland’s election
As Ireland goes to the polls on Friday, there is a historic opportunity for a new Irish left to be born, writes Sean Ledwith
Not without a fight: inspiring rally defends junior doctors
The People’s Assembly hosted a defiant and inspiring rally in support of the junior doctors, reports Cameron Panting
A junior doctor: Why we must stand firm
Junior doctor Mona Kamal explains why it's vital that doctors keep up their action, and why the public needs to rally to their defence
The Tories tear up social housing
The Tories want to end social housing in this country, writes Cameron Panting
Stock markets plunge: there may be trouble ahead
As stock markets tumble again, the recovery Osborne was boasting about rests on shaky foundations
Junior doctors strike again: Health Secretary torpedos last minute deal
As junior doctors strike across the country, Mark Tyers reports from Sunderland
Junior doctors' strike live!
Live reports, photos and videos from the junior doctors strike
Junior doctors: they thought we would be easy targets - podcast
Junior doctor Mona Kamal argues that the government is attacking doctors as a means to further undermine the NHS
Students block Westminster Bridge
Hundreds of students took to the streets on Tuesday, blocking traffic and causing severe disruption over Westminster Bridge
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