The Milburn review presents itself as a plan to help young people into work, but Dr DYLAN MURPHY argues it is laying the groundwork for a harsher benefits regime
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TUC 2015: The EU paradox for the left
Progressives are often attracted to the ideas of internationalism, but a close look at the workings of the EU reveal it to be highly pro-employer co-operation and highly anti-worker co-operation, writes STEVE McGIFFEN
Campaigners from across the continent will gather in Brussels on June 14 to oppose Europe’s accelerating militarisation and cuts to public services, write MAGGIE SIMPSON and BOB ORAM of No Cold War Britain
National co-ordinator for General Strike 100, HENRY FOWLER, continues his nationwide tour of partner organisations by visiting the Modern Records Centre at Warwick University
GEOFF BOTTOMS recalls meeting Fidel Castro in the ’90s after joining a Pastors for Peace caravan to Cuba, and reflects on how international support is still vital to help the island withstand economic warfare
The Ivors Academy’s hike in entry fees could turn this respected peer-assessed event into an exclusive preserve for those wealthy enough to compete, warns BEN LUNN
Peter Murrell’s weakness for the allure of prestige goods is symptomatic of modern consumer culture, says MATT KERR
For the last few years criticism of the EU, and outright hostility to European economic and political integration, have often appeared to be the exclusive province of the far right, though this is far from being the case outside Britain.
Whether it’s the BNP, Ukip or elements within the Tory Party, the far right can always be relied upon to come up with an “anti-European” soundbite.
It’s clear enough why these people are hostile to “Europe.” They hate foreigners.
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