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June 2008 - In This Issue

Is Britain moving to the right?
Lindsey German, Charlie Kimber and Judith Orr assess Labour’s recent defeats, the resistance of the unions and the rise of the BNP.

Housing benefits
The housing crisis has sent shockwaves through the financial system. Glyn Robbins argues the vital case for council house building.

Rhythms of radical culture
Benjamin Zephaniah has inspired a generation of young people with his poetry and writing. He speaks to Judith Orr and Weyman Bennett about his work, politics and fighting racism.

Samos: A Greek Tragedy
Samos is on the frontline of fortress Europe. Chris Jones reports on the abuse of migrants seeking a better life.

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Editorial

The unthinkable is now the undeniable - the Tories look like serious contenders to win the next general election. Labour’s defeat in the Crewe and Nantwich by-election was devastating. This may be the first seat they have lost to the Tories in three decades but it doesn’t look like we’ll be waiting that long for the next one.

If elections were the only arena socialists fought in then the outlook for the next few months would be gloomy indeed. But the trajectory of politics in Britain is not all going one way. The industrial action by several trade unions challenging Gordon Brown’s pay freeze continues and there is a growing movement against the threat of the Nazi BNP involving a new generation sickened by racism and increasing attacks on immigrants.

The outcome of these struggles will be critical in shaping the political landscape and challenging the pro business policies of both Labour and the Tories.

Judith Orr
editor@socialistreview.org.uk

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