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Keep politics out of sport they tell us whenever we object to playing games with tyrants. Until now when the tyrant is Putin, when it is game over.

Benefits on Trial
By Marilyn Tyzack
The real problem is with our government that for 13 years has ensured the poorest and most vulnerable carry the cost of its austerity programme. […]
Socialism in 2023: Tyranny of the minority
By Dave Middleton
Government, as we understand it, is there to govern. That is an obvious tautology. But the question is really from where do they get the consent to do so? […]
Socialism in 2023 Part 3: Revolution or bust
By Dave Middleton
Ronnie v Goliath
By Ann Marcial
Ronnie Barkan is under house arrest, having been arrested on May 15th 2022 for direct action against the Elbit Systems HQ in Bristol. […]
Arrest and imprisonment won’t stop Just Stop Oil
By Jo Buchanan
Peaceful protest and civil disobedience clearly work together in making an impact on public opinion and raise awareness of the parlous situation of our planet. […]
Socialism in 2023 Part 2
By Dave Middleton
Socialism offers a way of living that is more closely attuned to how people say they would like to live. Or does it? […]
It’s Putin’s war ………. isn’t it?
By Richard Purdie
Putin invaded Russia. He must be a madman surely? At least that is what we are being told, but historical analysis suggests otherwise. […]
Socialism in 2023 Part 1
By Dave Middleton
Young people say they prefer socialism to capitalism. Does this herald the end of the capitialist system? […]

Benefits on Trial
by Marilyn Tyzack
March 27, 2023
The real problem is with our government that for 13 years has ensured the poorest and most vulnerable carry the cost of its austerity programme.
Socialism in 2023: Tyranny of the minority
by Dave Middleton
March 24, 2023
Government, as we understand it, is there to govern. That is an obvious tautology. But the question is really from where do they get the consent to do so?
Time to scrap OFSTED?
by Critical Mass News Team
March 23, 2023
Ruth Perry committed suicide in the wake of an OFSTED inspection. Is it time to overhaul the system?
A Fish Rots from the Head Down
by Critical Mass News Team
March 22, 2023
Louise Casey’s review of the Metropolitan Police found that Britain’s largest police force is institutionally racist, misogynistic, and homophobic.
Capitalism’s Climate Crisis
by Critical Mass News Team
March 21, 2023
We are threatened by a climate catastrophe that is being driven by capitalist competition. System Change Not Climate Change. Only Socialism has the answer.

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