The Workers Party is standing in the Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath East by-election on October 6th. Our candidate is Phil Bevin who worked in Jeremy Corbyn’s office before the 2019Continue reading “By-election campaigning underway”
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ASLEF and the fight for political independence
The news that ASLEF will remain affiliated to the Labour Party is disappointing but not unexpected. Supporters of disaffiliation knew that it was going to be a difficult task extricatingContinue reading “ASLEF and the fight for political independence”
Support the striking rail workers! Defend the right to strike!
The Workers Party of Britain denounces Network Rail’s plan to cut up to 2,500 rail jobs, condemns transport secretary Grant Shapps threat to criminalise strikes and welcomes the overwhelming mandate for national strike action delivered by an RMT ballot of over 40,000 rail workers. A magnificent 89 percent voted for strike action on a turn out of 71 percent.
Billionaire bonanza
More than 260 million people could be plunged into extreme poverty this year because of skyrocketing inflation while hundreds have become billionaires whose cumulative wealth rose 30 percent, according toContinue reading “Billionaire bonanza”
Local elections 2022
In February 2022 the Workers Party of Britain agreed with the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition to avoid unnecessary electoral clashes and the party limited its electoral work in theContinue reading “Local elections 2022”
Tesco workers dig in their heels
The Workers Party of Britain celebrates the refusal of Tesco lorry drivers and warehouse staff to accept an insulting below-inflation pay offer from management. The workers so far taking thisContinue reading “Tesco workers dig in their heels”
Support the GKN strikers!
The Workers Party of Britain applauds the decision of GKN Driveline workers at Chester Road plant in Birmingham to strike against management plans to shut the site down, wipe outContinue reading “Support the GKN strikers!”
Support the Yodel drivers!
The Workers Party of Britain welcomes the ballot on industrial action opened by the GMB union for over 250 of its members employed by the delivery company Yodel. Despite theContinue reading “Support the Yodel drivers!”
Workers Party Statement on passing of founding member Brian Travers
The Workers Party of Britain is saddened to learn of the death of founding member Brian Travers. Our party sends its condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Brian,Continue reading “Workers Party Statement on passing of founding member Brian Travers”
Support the Barnoldswick strikers!
The Workers Party of Britain denounces double-dealing by Rolls-Royce over the future of the crucial industrial hub at Barnoldswick and salutes the decision by seventeen engineers to strike at theContinue reading “Support the Barnoldswick strikers!”