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IAN LAVERY MP warns that decades of neoliberal policies have left former industrial communities behind — but a renewed Labour commitment to working people could change the political landscape
POLITICAL PARTIES THE HOUSING CRISIS
With decent housing increasingly beyond most people’s reach, LIZ DAVIES sizes up what the different parties are offering voters
PAOLO SANTALUCIA reports on how an Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors programme
HENRY FOWLER outlines the GFTU’s new 2026-27 education programme and argues that investing in trade union education is essential to building worker power, developing leaders and strengthening collective action
We need a government that invests in saving lives not destroying them, argues SOPHIE BOLT
More expensive by weight than gold, saffron is surprisingly simple to grow. MAT COWARD explains
The public inquiry is the result of more than a decade of determined campaigning. Now, those who fought for justice want the full story of government involvement and police conduct to be told, says KATE FLANNERY
The Durham Miners’ Gala is a celebration of working-class culture, but also a call to action — to rebuild workers’ collective strength, says KIM JOHNSON MP
SHELTER says that house prices are now almost seven times average incomes. Repossessions are increasing. Private rented accommodation is often the only option, whether suitable or not.
One-third of private rented homes in England fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard and rents are increasing significantly faster than inflation.
Social housing was originally seen as a right to a decent home, for anyone, regardless of income.
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