Blog #3 from the Letters for Abolition series — Disability is one of many societal groupings that limits access to capital and, in turn, freedom. Before delving into a discussion of disability, it is important to define some key terms. ‘Impairment’ refers to the intrinsic limitations of a person’s physical or mental existence; ‘disability’ refers to the economic and…

Blog #2 from the Letters for Abolition series — For our second ‘Letters for Abolition’ blog, we were delighted to interview Luke from GRT Socialists, a campaign which exists to fight for the welfare, equality and representation of Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities. It was a lively and informative discussion, focusing on how the carceral state shapes the oppression…

Blog #1 from the Letters for Abolition series — ‘Freedom’ and ‘Justice’ are often seen as core cultural values within British society that permeate through every element of the state. These concepts are seen as great successes of western society, of capitalist liberal democracy. However with a little interrogation this facade quickly falls away. Freedom in this context focuses…

Socialists of Colour is a collective of activists which campaigns for racial liberation and anti-racist policy, both within and beyond the Labour Party. We established ourselves due to the belief that Labour has not adequately campaigned and supported the policies necessary to counter institutional racism. We campaign in Labour because…