Socialist Party puts in huge efforts in Local and European Election campaigns
Kevin McLoughlin, 3rd June 09
The month long actual campaign for EU and local elections in southern Ireland, as well as the many months or preparatory work, are now coming to a conclusion as polling day is on Friday 5 June. Friday will be a significant day and the results of the elections are likely to have a real impact on the overall political situation in Ireland. Read on...

Gravy train for politicians... Job losses & pay cuts for workers Stop the jobs slaughter Read on...

Irish Times article: Money can't buy love... or Joe either

On the canvass with Joe Higgins : The candidate is no grip ‘n’ grinner, in fact he prefers his presence to speak for itself, writes KATHY SHERIDAN of the Irish Times.

3rd June 2009, Read on...

Taoiseach Brian Cowen rattled by Socialist Party surge in European elections - RTE coverage here...

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PCS Conference 2009: Preparing for future battles
Reports from Bill Mullins, John McInally and Tracy Edwards 29 May 2009

In a really excellent conference, the civil service union PCS, under its socialist leadership which was re-elected for the seventh time in succession, mapped out its strategy for the next 12 months. Read on...

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Packed meeting in Belfast discusses solidarity action with Swansea Linamar workers

£1,750 raised for hardship fund!

27 May 2009 Read on...

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A Very British revolution?
Peter Taaffe, General Secretary Socialist Party England & Wales, 23 May 2009

“A Very British Revolution,” thundered the Telegraph in the aftermath of the ejection from the House of Commons of Speaker Michael Martin, the first time this has happened since 1695. Jonathan Freedland followed on in the Guardian: “The Speaker exits with revolution in the air. I say, bring it on… These are indeed revolutionary times – and that radical, convention-breaking change is possible.” Read on...