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There is no more pressing time to develop a coherent alternative to austerity

May 20, 2012
There is no more pressing time to develop a coherent alternative to austerity

By Owen Jones     It’s coming up to four years since Lehman Brothers came crashing down. For a few terrifying weeks, it seemed as though the whole global financial system was teetering on...
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Treasury failed to test fairness of spending cuts, equality watchdog finds

May 14, 2012
Treasury failed to test fairness of spending cuts, equality watchdog finds

By Randeep Ramesh     Duty to women, disabled people and ethnic minorities ignored in coalition zeal, says Equality and Human Rights Commission The Treasury failed to consider how crucial policies would affect women,...
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DWP stays silent on DLA cuts advice from councils

May 14, 2012

By John Pring     The government has refused to say what advice it has received from local councils and the Department of Health (DH) about the wider impact of its sweeping cuts to...
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Why Europe needs Greece – Costas Lapavitsas

May 12, 2012
Why Europe needs Greece – Costas Lapavitsas

By Costas Lapavitsas     Syriza’s electoral success marks the start of the first major battle against austerity. The whole continent should will them to win The clear winner of the recent Greek elections...
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Now it is Ireland’s turn to reject the austerity fantasy

May 11, 2012
Now it is Ireland’s turn to reject the austerity fantasy

By Gavan Titley and John O’Brennan     France and Greece have shown it is possible to resist this ideology. This month the Irish too may vote to stop ‘behaving’ In order to affirm...
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PCS leader Mark Serwotka sees the tide turning against cuts

May 11, 2012
PCS leader Mark Serwotka sees the tide turning against cuts

By Dan Milmo     The union chief has become a prominent figure in the pensions battle, but not without upsetting some of his colleagues Mark Serwotka, general secretary of the Public and Commercial...
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European elections: if the left doesn’t lead revolt against austerity, others will

May 9, 2012
European elections: if the left doesn’t lead revolt against austerity, others will

By Seumas Milne     The French and Greek elections have already shifted Europe’s politics. But it needs real change to hold the right at bay Revolt against austerity is sweeping Europe. The election...
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Meeting with Alexis Tsipras – leader of SYRIZA

May 14, 2012
Meeting with Alexis Tsipras – leader of SYRIZA

      The Greece Solidarity Campaign’s recent delegation to Athens met with ALEXIS TSIPRAS MP, Leader of SYRIZA...
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MPs criticise government rail plans

May 9, 2012

By TUC     More than 100 MPs have signed an early day motion (EDM) criticising government proposals for...
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What is happening to the NHS?

May 6, 2012
What is happening to the NHS?

By Bronwen Handyside Despite no mention of the Health & Social Care Bill in Tory or Lib Dem manifestos,...
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Gateshead college staff in May Day pay cut protest

May 1, 2012
Gateshead college staff in May Day pay cut protest

By Mark Tyers Students and staff at Gateshead college protested on May Day against plans to cut staff pay...
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New Booklet: Why we say No Cuts

March 14, 2012
New Booklet: Why we say No Cuts

The Coalition of Resistance has produced a new booklet: Why we say No Cuts: The Alternative to Austerity. Order...
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New ‘Stuff the Jubilee’ Badge – order now

March 13, 2012
New ‘Stuff the Jubilee’ Badge – order now

Coalition of Resistance has produced a new ‘Stuff the Jubilee – No Cuts’ Badge. Pre-order yours online today! Due...
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Fightback RL Newsletter | Feb 2012

March 12, 2012
Fightback RL Newsletter | Feb 2012

    We reproduce the latest newsletter by Richard Lynch below It’s time to make a breakthrough on pay...
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