The Tories introduced the 50% strike ballot threshold to make industrial action harder. MATT WRACK argues that a Labour government has no justification for leaving it on the statute book
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At Burston the Communist Party will launch its rural charter
PHIL KATZ, district secretary of the Communist Party in the East of England outlines the importance of the Burston Strike Rally, the food and land issue for workers and outlines the issues covered in the launch of a new Rural Charter
TIME TO ACT: Keir Starmer is shown surplus food produce available at The Pantry at St Giles Trust in south London a local food resource center, April 2023
In the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s murder, JOHN GREEN wonders whether the government will really get to grips with the root cause of these attacks on our MPs
The new PM’s opening addresses offered hope, council homes and reform — but little detail on how any of it will be delivered, warns CLAUDIA WEBBE
Despite the screeching from the right-wing media, Burnham’s speech chimed with the public mood - and socialists should take advantage, says Morning Star editor BEN CHACKO
Scotland's Labour leader cannot continue to evade responsibility for the party's decline, argues LAUREN HARPER
Nature as well as society works dialectically, asserts the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School
THIS weekend marks the 110th anniversary of the Burston Strike School Rally in Norfolk, commemorating the longest strike in British history. In 1914, beloved teachers Tom and Kitty Higdon, both socialists and trade unionists, were dismissed by the local authorities.
In protest, their students walked out, initiating a strike that lasted 25 years. Since 1984, the rally has been an annual event, symbolising the labour movement’s strength and progressive ideas in the east of England. This year’s rally also celebrates the recent electoral shift in the region, where the Conservative Party has been replaced by Labour, Lib Dems, and Reform UK in key constituencies. The rally will draw thousands, reflecting the changing political landscape.
The east of England has seen a significant political transformation, with Labour now holding 31 seats, the Lib Dems seven, and Reform UK securing three. The region also has a Green MP in Waveney Valley. In many areas, Reform UK has become a significant force, even in constituencies they didn’t win, demonstrating the shifting political allegiances. Despite the high engagement in political activities during the election, voter turnout was low, with some areas like Luton and South Bedfordshire seeing less than 50 per cent participation.
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