As Israel continues its ferocious bombardment of Gaza, the last few days have witnessed massive solidarity demonstrations worldwide in support of the Palestinian people.These protests are reminiscent of the international campaign against South African apartheid in the past.Our speaker, Ronnie Kasrils, was a popular minister in South Africa’s first post-apartheid government and formerly a leading … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Where is Britain Going
John Dunn, veteran of the historic miners’ strike and socialist campaigner, introduces a discussion on Britain. What future does Britain face today? Will Brexit open up new prospects for British capitalism, or does it mark a new stage in its decline? Can the “United Kingdom” of “Great Britain” hold together, or will it disintegrate into separate statelets? Will the … [Read more...]
Some thoughts on the Pamphlet
“A Trade Union Vision for a Newand United Ireland” By: Trade Unionists for a New and United Ireland (TUNUI) Having read the above pamphlet and a response to it on the Workers International Network website (https://www.workersinternationalnetwork.net/) by Joe Duffy I thought I would put forward a somewhat different view on the arguments put forward in the pamphlet “A Trade Union Vision for … [Read more...]
Germany at a Turning Point
Germany is holding parliamentary elections this autumn which could mark the sharpest turning point in decades.How have sixteen years of Angela Merkel’s government shaped Germany, and what will follow after her departure?What is the explanation for the sharp decline in support for the Christian Democrats in current opinion polls?Will the decline in support for the Social Democrats over the last … [Read more...]
Northern Ireland: Partition and Beyond
by Joe Duffy Introduction At present, the debate around a Border Poll to determine the status of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is gathering momentum. A clause in the Good Friday Agreement, which set up devolved government for Northern Ireland some 23 years ago, allows for such a poll. If a majority (over 50%) vote to end the political partition … [Read more...]