News & Analysis

Philip StottMarch 21, 2023
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China: Tens of thousands protest healthcare ‘reform’

Lence Law reports On 8th February 2023, tens of thousands of retired workers in Wuhan gathered at the city government…
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Philip StottMarch 12, 2023
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SNP leadership contest: A new space for a workers’ alternative has opened up

Voting in the contest for the new leader of the SNP and therefore first minister of Scotland starts Monday 13…
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Philip StottMarch 7, 2023
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Teachers’ strike action forces sixth pay offer – but more can be won

By Socialist Party Scotland members of the EIS After a wave of national strike action by EIS members in pursuit…
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Philip StottFebruary 24, 2023
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The devastating war in Ukraine one year on

Judy Beishon, Socialist Party England and Wales Executive Committee Build workers’ unity against war and capitalism As the war in…
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Philip StottFebruary 22, 2023
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Trans rights: Brianna Ghey death sparks widespread anger

Michael Johnson Socialist Party England and Wales LGBTQ+ caucus convenor The death of Brianna Ghey has sparked not just mourning…
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Philip StottFebruary 22, 2023
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National Care Service failure – public ownership essential

Chris Sermanni, Glasgow City Unison convener (personal capacity) In September 2020, the SNP Scottish government announced plans for the establishment…
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Philip StottFebruary 20, 2023
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Brutal council cuts must be fought with socialist policies

Jim McFarlane – Unison NEC member (personal capacity) Cuts of around £700 million are currently being made by Scottish councils…
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Philip StottFebruary 15, 2023
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Sturgeon resigns as pro-capitalist policies undermine SNP support

Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as SNP leader and first minister has underscored, in spectacular fashion, the multi-faceted crisis that has engulfed…
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Philip StottFebruary 9, 2023
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Turkey-Syria earthquake – devastation amplified by capitalism’s failures

Berkay Kartav, London Socialist Party A devastating earthquake – with a magnitude of 7.7, at a relatively shallow depth – struck…
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Philip StottFebruary 1, 2023
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After February 1, all out on March 15 – build towards a 24-hour general strike

Socialist Party Scotland Union leaders should launch an appeal for a massive strike fund for those on the front line…
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