Workers Party London Branch Condemns Trump’s Gaza Plan, Urges End to U.S. Arms to Israel
The Workers Party of Britain (London Branch) strongly condemns Donald Trump’s reckless and illegal proposal to forcibly expel the people of Gaza from their land and his outrageous threat to cancel the current ceasefire if his arbitrary demands are not met. These actions amount to ethnic cleansing in violation of international law and threaten to […]
Press Release: Workers Party London Branch Stands with Farmers: A Fair Deal for Agriculture
London, 10 February 2025 The Workers Party London Branch fully supports the farmers protesting today in Westminster against the proposed inheritance tax changes on agricultural land. The government’s plan to impose a 20% tax on farms valued over £1 million threatens the future of family-run farms and the stability of Britain’s agricultural sector. Sam Habeeb, […]
Workers Party London Branch Condemns Suella Braverman’s Divisive Rhetoric and Calls for Unity Against Hate
The Workers Party London Branch strongly condemns the inflammatory and irresponsible statements made by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in which she suggested that the United Kingdom could become “the first Islamist nation with nuclear weapons.” This type of rhetoric is not only baseless but dangerously divisive, stoking fear, encouraging Islamophobia, and deepening divisions within […]
Press Release: Workers Party London Branch Opposes Heathrow Expansion: A Call for Sustainable and Equitable Alternatives
London, 1st February 2025 The Workers Party London Branch firmly opposes the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport, including the construction of a third runway. This project is environmentally reckless, economically unsustainable, and socially unjust. Instead of prioritizing corporate interests and air traffic expansion in an already overburdened area, the government must invest in alternative solutions […]
Workers Party Demands Urgent Action Child Homelessness Crisis
The Workers Party London has condemned new figures from housing charity ‘Shelter’ showing that, on average, one child in every primary school classroom in London will be homeless this Christmas. Across the country, 56,000 primary school children face homelessness, with London the worst-affected region. In Newham, one in nine children is now homeless, a 10% […]
Labour’s House of Lords U-Turn Undermines Trust in Politics
The Workers Party London today sharply criticised Labour for backtracking on its previous pledge to abolish the House of Lords. Despite having promised to scrap the unelected chamber in 2020 and reiterating that commitment in 2022, the party’s latest additions and its new proposals merely include introducing an upper age limit for peers and ending […]
Workers Party London Branch Demands Freeze on Water Bill Hikes and Public Inquiry
The Workers Party of Britain (WPB) London Branch condemns the decision by Ofwat to approve a 36% increase in water bills over the next five years, pushing average annual bills to £597 by 2030. This move prioritizes corporate profits and shareholder dividends while placing an undue burden on working people already struggling with a cost-of-living […]
Workers Party London Branch Condemns Labour’s Betrayal of WASPI Women
The Workers Party of Britain (WPB) London Branch expresses profound disappointment and condemnation following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent statement rejecting compensation for women affected by the accelerated rise in the state pension age. This decision abandons the 3.6 million (WASPI) women born in the 1950s who have been unjustly deprived of their rightful pensions. […]
Statement of Endorsement for the Rent Control Protest in London
The Workers Party of Britain – London Branch stands with the tenants who gathered in London today to demand rent control and immediate action on the housing crisis. The courage and unity shown by these demonstrators is a reflection of the growing frustration of millions of working people across Britain who are struggling under an […]
Workers Party London Branch Condemns Labour’s Exploitative Traffic Policies in Hammersmith and Fulham
The Workers Party, London Branch, strongly condemns Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s recent implementation of a so-called Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) on Rivercourt Road, branding it as a cash-grab scheme that prioritizes revenue generation over the welfare of local residents. This policy, introduced by the Labour-run council, not only fails to address genuine traffic and pollution […]
