Here you can read news from the CPBML about the progress and challenges of working class control in the fight for real independence for Britain, and follow links to other pieces with valuable information. Please email us with information about meetings or useful links.
Out! And now for real independence
The challenge of steel
All steel-producing countries are cutting back on production. But only in Britain is it considered feasible to eradicate crude steel production entirely – though it is essential to any modern economy…
Are we witnessing the slow death of the EU?
Those in favour of staying in the European Union claim it is a force for stability. Nothing could be further from the truth – the EU is falling apart before our eyes…
EU Directive threatens investigatory journalism
Another directive, another threat. This time it’s journalists at the receiving end…
Work longer hours, retire later
The fight for lower hours didn’t begin with the EU. It certainly hasn’t ended with the Working Time Directive – the number of hours we are working is climbing steadily…
Agencies for capital
The EU’s Agency Workers Directive hasn’t protected us – just encouraged the massive growth of casualisation…
Britain and the world
Barack Obama is not the first US president to lecture Britain about its place in the world. But he certainly chose a bizarre way to threaten the people of this country.
A vote for a future
We have said that the fight to ditch the EU is the “decisive confrontation” facing the working class this year. During the referendum campaign, the battle lines have been drawn ever more sharply.
Vote to Leave the EU!
Vote to Leave the EU!
Thursday 2 June 2016 19:30
CPBML Public Meeting, Thursday 2 June, 7.30pm
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
With the referendum only weeks away, the people of Britain are making up their minds. At stake is our future as a sovereign industrial nation.
Come and discuss how. All welcome.
EU: no answer to unemployment
15 April 2016
Unemployment is endemic to capitalism and to all capitalist states. It remains high within the EU; remaining in will not change that.
Manchester meeting discusses why workers should vote to leave
13 April 2016
A meeting in Manchester on the referendum provided friends and colleagues with an opportunity to find out more about the nature of the EU and the reasons why workers should vote to leave.
Keep steelmaking in Britain!
8 April 2016
We must bring strong and immediate pressure to bear on our negligent, treacherous government to maintain steelmaking in Britain.
Grassroots Out Glasgow rally
Grassroots Out Glasgow rally
Thursday 7 April 2016 19:00 to 21:00
7 April 2016, 7 pm
Hunter Halls, University of Glasgow,
University Avenue, Glasgow G128 QQ
With speakers Nigel Farage MEP, Dr Liam Fox, Peter Bone MP, Eddie McGuire (trade unionist), Mike Gold (CAEF), David Coburn and Brendan Chilton with more to be announced.
EU drives record balance of payments deficit
2 April 2016
The UK’s overall balance of payments – now known as the current account deficit – deteriorated sharply last year, thanks to a phenomenal deficit with EU countries.
German rail takes over Northern services
2 April 2016
Rail union RMT members hoisted the German flag over Newcastle Central station on 1 April, the day that German state railway operator Deutsche Bahn took over Northern rail services.
Migration statistics in turmoil
31 March 2016
One set of official statistics suggests that around 1.6 million EU citizens came to Britain between 2006 and 2014 – but another set suggests the figure could be a million higher.
Housing at the mercy of speculators and the EU
25 March 2016
The government is running down social housing intending to prime the market for foreign takeover. Fearing that Britain may exit the EU, speculators are already leaping into the property scrum.
In or Out of the European Union: What's best for workers
In or Out of the European Union: What's best for workers
Saturday 2 April 2016 12:00
Public debate organised by Clydebank Trades Union Council
Saturday 2 April, 12 pm to 3 pm
HUB community centre, 405 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank G81 2TX
Farmers march for a future
23 March 2016
Farmers from all over the UK marched to Downing Street on Wednesday 23 March to demand a future for British farming.
Manchester meeting: The EU - Why Workers Should Vote to Leave
Manchester meeting: The EU - Why Workers Should Vote to Leave
Thursday 7 April 2016 19:00 to 20:30
CPBML Public Meeting, Thursday 7 April, 7.00 pm
Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS
Loss of sovereignty, privatisation, TTIP, attacks on wages, threats to peace – the EU has been a disaster for British workers.
Trade gap with EU widens
14 March 2016
The latest round of trade figures issued last week dramatically underlined the reality behind Britain’s unequal trade with the European Union.
Newcastle Grassroots Out meeting welcomes trade union speaker
14 March 2016
Well over 1,000 people packed the Tyne Theatre and Opera House to attend the first Newcastle meeting of Grassroots Out.
Glasgow meeting discusses why to leave EU
14 March 2016
A CPBML meeting in Glasgow on why trade unionists should vote to leave the EU drew a diverse and enthusiastic audience ready to contribute their own ideas.
Dutch to vote on EU-Ukraine agreement
3 March 2016
Referendums are becoming contagious. On 16 April the Netherlands will vote on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement – and could scupper it for good.
Out of the EU! Rebuild Britain!
Out of the EU! Rebuild Britain!
Sunday 1 May 2016 19:30 to Monday 2 May 2016 18:30
Join us to celebrate May Day. We have meetings on 1 May in Leeds and London, and on 2 May in Edinburgh.
Click here for details.
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