For the many, not the few
Vote to end war, for peace and for justice. Vote for schools and hospitals, the poor and the homeless. Vote for your children, their health and their future. And vote […]
Why we should all resist the Tory art of distraction
The Tory Party and their friends in the media are dong you and your family a great disservice. Don't be fooled.
Theresa May’s politics of fear and the avoidance of scrutiny
There are two paths we can take in the face of violence and hate. Manchester just pointed out the right one.
Tory shambles: A portrait of weak leadership
The Tory Party has revealed its self as a total shambles, bereft of ideas and built on a vision that wold not be out of place in a Dickens novel.
“Solid Conservatism.” It’s just punishment for a crime we didn’t commit
Today the Tory Party published its manifesto. Theresa May described it as “solid Conservatism” and the BBC dutifully reported that she was now targeting “mainstream Britain,” whatever all that guff […]
Labour’s manifesto: a triumph of leadership and hope over cynicism and despair
Surely Labour's manifesto deserves to be seen as it really is, a monument to remarkable leadership and a testament to resolute strength and determination.
Corbyn on the Kop: Hope in our hearts
The affordability of football is wrapped up in whether you earn a living wage, or any wage at all. It's dependant on the cost of a ticket, something else you have no control over. Those who say politics has no place in football ignore these connections.
Forged in the fire of protest: A Prime Minister for the many
If you want a Prime Minister who stands on the side of the many, then you should be heartened by a man who has done just that his whole life.
Voting Labour, Joey Tribbiani and enlightened self-interest
the 'selfish' ambitions you harbour can only be achieved if society is organised in such a way as to make the dreams you have for yourself and your family, a reality for everyone else and theirs.
Supporters guarantee Reds legends never walk alone
The bond between Kopites and their heroes is eternal. This Friday supporters will honour the great Alan Kennedy in the city.
Why I won’t be giving up the fight for a socialist Labour Party
The challenge that faces Labour today is whether to run from the fight, or stand firm and see it through? I won't be running.
Social Insecurity: The real threat to you and your family
Tory social policy represents a clear and present danger to you and your family's health and wellbeing
Truth and justice in a year of living dangerously
After a terrible year for progressives, the victory of the Hillsborough Justice campaign offers hope and a way forward in 2017.
Humanity missing in action: The uncivilised west.
For the west to refer to its self as civilised is delusional. In the face of economic and social crises, its humanity is missing in action.
A win is a win and any win will do
I wrote this article on The Liverpool Way “If you go looking for problems lad, you’ll always find them.” A throwaway line by a Cabby on the way to the […]
Dylan: A poet not a prophet
Dylan's lyrics were profoundly poetic, but were they prophetic?
Socialism for the 21st century: Labour transformed
The question is not whether we can afford to implement Labour's programme, but rather can we afford not to.
