In November US socialist and Ukraine solidarity activist John Reimann interviewed socialist Vermont State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky (whom many of those reading this will have seen speak in the the UK, Belgium or Ukraine). You can watch the interview as a video on John's Oaklandsocialist blog here. Thanks to him for allowing us to republish … Continue reading Interview with US socialist politician Tanya Vyhovsky: Why socialists must support Ukraine
Protest 17 December: Make Russia pay – Send the assets to Ukraine
Protest called by Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, Vsesvit and Campaign for Ukraine One of a number of demonstrations across Europe in the week running up to the Council of Europe summit: see here Wednesday 17 December: • 5.30pm: Europe House (EU building), 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU • 6.30pm: Opposite Parliament, at statue of George V, Abingdon … Continue reading Protest 17 December: Make Russia pay – Send the assets to Ukraine
Against the US National Security Strategy – for a Europe of solidarity
By Rui Palma (USC steering committee member) I've just finished reading the new National Security Strategy of the US, released last week... and it is a full-blown colonialist enterprise, that reeks of fascism, with a sprinkle of conspiracy theories here and there. Every single European citizen, and everyone who cares about human rights, the rights … Continue reading Against the US National Security Strategy – for a Europe of solidarity
Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey
By Sacha Ismail One striking aspect of the 21st November sentencing hearing for Nathan Gill, the former Reform UK Wales leader convicted of taking bribes to make pro-Russian propaganda in the European Parliament, has not been reported on. In his arguments to the court before the judge handed down the sentence, Gill’s defence barrister Peter Wright … Continue reading Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey
Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia
By Mick Antoniw, Welsh Senedd member for Pontypridd, former Counsel General for Wales and Ukraine Solidarity Campaign committee member I attended the Nathan Gill sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey on 21 November. Why? It was clear that having pleaded guilty to eight charges of bribery he was going to be given a long prison … Continue reading Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia
“What about Farage?” Ukraine supporters demonstrate at sentencing of Reform UK’s Nathan Gill
Supporters of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Ukrainian organisations Vsesvit and Campaign for Ukraine demonstrated outside the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) in London on 21 November as Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, arrived for sentencing. In September, after months of investigations during which he insisted he was innocent, Gill finally pleaded guilty … Continue reading “What about Farage?” Ukraine supporters demonstrate at sentencing of Reform UK’s Nathan Gill
Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine solidarity statement to BMA and UK resident doctors
The Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine (affiliated to the Confederation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, KVPU), has sent the following statement of solidarity to resident doctors in the UK striking for pay restoration and more jobs. See below for the PDF of the original letter sent to the chair and deputy chair … Continue reading Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine solidarity statement to BMA and UK resident doctors
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign AGM (annual conference) 2025
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign's 2025 annual general meeting takes place in Euston (north London) on Saturday 6 December 2025. Register here. Registration will begin from 11am. We will publish a timed agenda and other information soon. As well as the election of a new steering committee and discussion of motions and proposals, the AGM will include … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign AGM (annual conference) 2025
What should trade unions do for Ukraine? International public meeting, 26 November
Organised by the European Network in Solidarity with Ukraine. REGISTER HERE. Facebook event here Join us on 26 November for a discussion on how trade unions and trade unionists in many countries are supporting Ukraine and its workers' movement; and how we can do more. Speakers from Norway, the UK, France and Catalonia will present … Continue reading What should trade unions do for Ukraine? International public meeting, 26 November
UNISON Scotland Kharkiv delegation report + 3 November report back meeting
At the end of September and start of October 2025, a delegation from three Scottish UNISON branches (Lothian Health, South Lanarkshire Local Government and North Lanarkshire Local Government) visited Kharkiv to meet trade unionists and others there, also going to Kyiv. In the run up to the visit, they raised over £19,000 for labour movement … Continue reading UNISON Scotland Kharkiv delegation report + 3 November report back meeting
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 