The article highlights the work of a well-established homelessness charity in Liverpool that genuinely cares about supporting vulnerable people. While the charity does its best under difficult circumstances, the piece reveals a lack of understanding about the root causes of homelessness.

The so-called housing crisis is not a natural phenomenon but a manufactured one. The government actively inflates the housing bubble to sustain a highly profitable industry. A quick search reveals that, as of November 2024, 230,006 homes in the UK have been vacant for six months or more. In addition, as of 2021, there are 809,000 second homes. These numbers make it clear: there is no actual housing shortage.

The article also notes that many homeless people suffer from mental health issues or drug addiction. Within a capitalist system, these individuals are deemed unprofitable. Their labour holds little economic value, and their consumer potential is minimal. As such, they are cast aside. Moreover, their existence serves as a cautionary tale to the working class, a grim reminder of the consequences of falling out of the system.

Under capitalism, homelessness persists because there is no incentive to eradicate it. The only genuine solution lies in a planned economy where housing is treated as a fundamental right rather than a commodity for profit.

Here's an interesting article our comrade Jason wrote about homelessness, specifically the modern day phenomenon of the working homeless.

https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2024/01/26/britains-working-homeless/

A human story of tolerance, hope and working-class solidarity for Christmas.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2024/12/18/liverpools-forgotten-legacy-the-abdullah-quilliam-mosque/

Merry Christmas to all our comrades and supporters.

UK soldiers quitting at record rate - despite pay rise

For the first time ever, there are fewer than two British soldiers per 1,000 citizens according to the latest data, which shows over 15,000 soldiers quitting this year through October alone.

This comes despite the largest pay rise in over two decades - still a miserly 6%, or in real terms just 1.9% for privates - and the government insisting they’ve scrapped “100 outdated policies”.

Recruitment crisis, that rings a bell; how about connoscripting teenagers?

#UK

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Argentina’s unions held a Christmas dinner for the homeless and unemployed in front of the National Congress. Unionized doctors also provided free healthcare for those attending. 54% of the population has fallen below the poverty line under neoliberal President Javier Milei.

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Glasgow. July 1989.

Korean truck drivers were already in dispute with bosses and government over declining pay and safety standards. Meanwhile, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions called for a general strike until such time as Yoon should resign or be removed.

https://thecommunists.org/2024/12/14/news/massive-strikes-called-crisis-deepens-occupied-south-korea/

Auto giants Honda, Nissan & Mitsubishi to merge in EV push

Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors plan to merge into what would be the world's third-largest carmaker, valued at over $50 billion, by August 2026 to enhance their competitiveness in the electric vehicles (EV) market and slash costs.

However, it would still lag behind Toyota, which produced 11.5 million EVs in 2023, compared to the combined 8 million from Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

EV wars heating up...

#Japan #EV

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Romano Mussolini, the great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, scored his first professional football goal

Fans reacted with a fascist salute…

#Soccer

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Evaluating Bashar al-Assad’s Human Rights Record in Syria – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
https://orinocotribune.com/evaluating-bashar-al-assads-human-rights-record-in-syria/

We wish you all a very Happy New Year!

2024 has been a challenging year for workers worldwide. In capitalist countries, we have faced declining living standards and a growing wealth divide. In nations subjected to imperialism, workers have endured genocide, coups, and the destruction of their homelands—all in the name of profit.

Yet, amidst these struggles, a growing class consciousness has emerged. This awareness is vital in our fight against the ruling classes, and at The Project, we are committed to nurturing and strengthening it.

As we enter the new year, we are excited to announce a revamp of The Project to better fulfill our mission of fostering class awareness within our class.