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Discussion Forum UKRAINE THE ALTERNATIVE ROAD AHEAD

Chris Ford
26th June 2014 at 11:58
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Ukrainian Socialist Solidarity
Ukraine is suffering from war and a deep social crisis that has implications for all of Europe.  Many are asking what has happened in Ukraine. What is the role of Russia and the West?  How should we respond?  This forum is a unique opportunity to hear an alternative, first-hand analysis from leading socialists and trade unionists from Ukraine and Russia. 
NINA POTARSKAYA, of the Left-Opposition, director of the Centre for Social and Labour Research, socialist candidate in the Kyiv elections.
KIRILL BUKETOV,  of the Praxis centre Moscow, and the Global Labour Institute
Hosted by John McDonnell MP
Committee Room CR10,  House of Commons
WEDNESDAY 9th JULY 7:00 PM
Via the main St Stephens Entrance
http://www.ukrainesolidarity.co.uk  [continue/comment...]

Labour for Independence or “United with Labour”?

Chris Ford
8th June 2014 at 12:13
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Today saw the launch (or relaunch) of United with Labour. The creation of this group was to convince Labour members and supporters who were uncomfortable with campaigning with the Conservative Party within Better Together. In spite of this Labour are still part of the Better Together campaign which is still their main vehicle to campaign for a no vote this September. A group which is supported by some of the more extreme groups within the campaign. [continue/comment...]

ANTI-OLIGARCH OPERATION

Chris Ford
6th June 2014 at 11:54
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MASS PICKET
12 JUNE 10:30 AM
CHELSEA FC
(Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road SW6 1HS  [continue/comment...]

APPEAL OF THE KRYVIY RIH BASIN MINERS TO THE WORKERS OF EUROPE

Chris Ford
6th June 2014 at 11:52
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11 May 2014 The attention of the world community is currently focussed on the confrontation between pro-government and anti-government forces in Ukraine. This confrontation is becoming all the more tenacious and bloody. All the more it is being turned into an interethnic confrontation that is stoking up a hysterical mutual hatred between workers of different nationalities. [continue/comment...]

SOCIALISTS CAMPAIGN FOR KYIV CITY COUNCIL

Chris Ford
6th June 2014 at 11:50
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As Ukrainians go to the polls on 25 May to elect a new president, the citizens of Kyiv will also be electing a new city council. The Left Opposition in the capital is fielding four candidates to the city council under the banner of the Assembly for Social Revolution. Formed on 12 April the Assembly has developed its programme through a series of public meetings with voters. It has also established an Internet based system of accountability of its candidates to their electors, based on the example of the Pirate Party of Germany. [continue/comment...]

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