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Stormont Embroiled in Crisis: We need a Socialist alternative
Jeffery Donaldson, the leader of the DUP, has been threatening to collapse the institutions, by removing executive ministers if article 16 is not triggered by the British government. A threat that he has now backed down on after assurances from the Brexit Secretary that she will suspend aspects of the post-Brexit deal if agreement with the EU cannot be reached.
Bosses face wave of workers action across Northern Ireland: Trade unions must coordinate action
In this “post-lockdown” economy most of the developed world is facing the worst labour shortages since the late 1990s. Workers are facing rapidly rising inflation and huge increases in the cost of living beginning to bite into workers’ pay; along with a continuation of over eighteen months of exhausting pandemic working conditions, some outright dangerous. In the face of these crises, workers are increasingly moving to challenge their bosses and are becoming galvanised, at least at a workplace level, to demand increased wages and better working conditions.
Energy cost hikes: Take the energy companies into public ownership
From December 2021, Firmus energy implemented a 38% rise in the cost of gas across their “Ten Towns” network area. This follows a 35% hike in October and the previous 18% hike, earlier in 2021, meaning the company practically doubled prices in a single calendar year.
Attempt to restrict abortion rights defeated – pressure on political parties works!
The Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill was narrowly rejected by Stormont in December. Introduced by DUP MLA Paul Givan and backed by anti-choice MLAs in the SDLP, UUP and Alliance, the bill attempted to restrict abortion access in cases of severe fetal impairment.
Capitalism Kills: Build a Mass Struggle for Refugee Rights
This was mass murder. The horrific tragedy that unfolded on 24 November was predictable and predicted. Right-wing governments on both sides of the English Channel now point fingers at one another and play the blame game. They have even sickeningly tried to leverage the issue amid the growing tensions between Britain, France and the capitalist EU. But the truth is they are all guilty. Their whole system is guilty.
Oppose Nolan’s transphobic crusade
Another month goes by, and the right-wing media commentators spin their tombola for deciding who it will be…
Blah, Blah Blah from Stormont on the climate crisis
“Blah, blah, blah” is how Greta Thunberg has described what we get from politicians across the world. This…
NHS workers speak out against low pay and unsafe staffing levels
The NHS staff shortage is endangering the lives of patients and health workers themselves. This was plainly displayed…
History made with first Omagh Pride
History was made on 25th September with Omagh’s inaugural Pride parade. A colourful, vibrant and cross-community march of…
Fight for genuinely integrated education
This month sees the 40th anniversary of Lagan College, Northern Ireland’s first integrated school. Opening their doors in…