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Capitalism across the world is in crisis. The ongoing horror of wars, environmental destruction and poverty is all too apparent. This crisis is not simply down to the greed or corruption of individuals but is integral to a capitalist system in decline. The need for a higher form of society based upon human need as opposed to the needs of capital is more obvious than ever ...continue reading 'our platform' London meetings --- Manchester meetings Latest news Ben Lewis reports on the campaign to free all political prisoners in Iran.  End the siege now!  Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign held a demonstration on June 2 in the city centre, in response to the recent Israeli attack on the flotilla of ships trying to break the siege of Gaza and deliver aid. It was well attended with about 200 people turning out to hear a selection of speakers from Sheffield PSC, its [...]  Laurie Smith sees the question of unity being further depoliticised. The May 22 Right to Work campaign meeting at Friends Meeting House in central London was a big success organisationally. Over 600 attended. They were, however, in the main, members of the Socialist Workers Party, although ex-SWPers Chris Nineham and Lindsey German, who are now part of [...]  End the siege now!  Ben Lewis is astounded by the PCS call for the state and employers to be granted more power over the workforce in the name of anti-fascism. It was certainly encouraging to hear the militant pledges made at last week’s Public and Commercial Services union conference to rally members in defence of public services against the coalition government’s [...]  Ben Lewis reports on the campaign to free the outspoken film maker imprisoned by the Iranian regime. This is the latest brave step [...] On the 10th of May TUSC held a post-election meeting in Portsmouth to look at how the organisation should move forward. In the end there were about 20 comrades in attendance including Mick Tosh and Tim Cutter (the candidates for Portsmouth North and Southampton Itchen who received 154 and 168 votes respectively) Today students held a mass protest at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran. It ended in clashes with security forces. Wednesday, May 12, 6pm. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 Jafar Panahi – the well known Iranian film maker – [...] |
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