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by Nana Backland, Merseyside Morning Star Readers & Supporters Group
The Tories introduced the 50% strike ballot threshold to make industrial action harder. MATT WRACK argues that a Labour government has no justification for leaving it on the statute book
In the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s murder, JOHN GREEN wonders whether the government will really get to grips with the root cause of these attacks on our MPs
The new PM’s opening addresses offered hope, council homes and reform — but little detail on how any of it will be delivered, warns CLAUDIA WEBBE
Nature as well as society works dialectically, asserts the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School
It’s a long way from Preston to Buenos Aires and when the Lancashire-born (in 1939) baritone saxophonist George Haslam first arrived to play in Argentina in 1990, the long wake of the war in the Malvinas was still fierce.
Yet with Haslam’s horn, jazz became an urgent peacemaker and has been ever since with the abiding and deeply creative musical friendships he has formed with some powerfully vibrant Argentinian jazz virtuosi.
Haslam returned in 1991 to play the Mardel Jazz Festival in Buenos Aires, an event remembered as the opening track of the album Argentine Adventures, where he plays a deeply evocative tarogato solo called Tinto Dreams.
CHRIS SEARLE speaks to US saxophonist CAROLINE KRAABEL
CHRIS SEARLE recommends a work of love and deep admiration for a great musician
CHRIS SEARLE recommends a new album featuring Pat Thomas and Ahmed, and marvels at the tempestuous power of a live performance
As part of the 2025 London Jazz Festival Rich Mix offered intriguing sessions titled 'Persian Jazz,' CHRIS SEARLE was there