Towards a 24 hour general strike

The feel-good Olympics cannot disguise the catastrophic position facing British capitalism, or the potential for social explosions inherent in the situation. PETER TAAFFE looks at Britain in the run-up to the October 20 TUC demonstration, and what will be needed next to step up the fight against austerity.

Fighting back against street harassment

A recent documentary film into harassment on the street has provided a shocking portrayal of the difficult and often scary daily experiences of women. Available research has shown that all social groups are affected - between 85% and 95% of women report having experienced such harassment. SARAH WRACK looks at the issue.