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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
“My message is aimed at awakening our community. When others enjoy my music I am extremely pleased and invite all to visit Philly, birthplace of America, the spiritual capital of the world.
“Our city has learned to use great black music as the tool of progressive enlightenment. Newest Africa sounds … dictate that we rise to the responsibility of rebuilding America.”
Some commitment here, within the words of a record sleeve of 72-year-old Philadelphian, the saxophonist Byard Lancaster, whose two albums Pam Africa and Ancestral Link Hotel were cut on successive days in April 2005 and who declares his path has been guided by “angels” from John Coltrane to Shirley Scott, from Lee Morgan to Paul Robeson.
CHRIS SEARLE urges you to listen to two new albums by the US Indian pianist VIJAY IYER
CHRIS SEARLE speaks to US saxophonist CAROLINE KRAABEL
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