Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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CARLOS MARTINEZ says Cuba’s achievements in the face of a criminal blockade are startling, but the island’s future if the United States succeeds in crushing it looks bleak
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If you’re anything like me you’ll believe that there is an awful lot of bluff and bluster over the EU In and Out debate but I personally don’t feel that any of our real questions are being addressed by the establishment millionaires in the Out campaign groups.
From a worker’s perspective, the Out groups seem quite happy to gamble with our NHS, with our jobs, our public services and our homes with no thought to the ramifications that this will have across our communities and workforces.
Likewise, the In campaign needs to ensure it continues to address these fundamental issues as well.
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