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
China’s diplomatic vision: Five Principles for a harmonious world
ROGER McKENZIE explores how China’s approach to international relations, rooted in ancient wisdom and modern pragmatism, offers an alternative to Western hegemony that actively promotes global South solidarity
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
THERE was severe turbulence over Russia as I wrote this article during the flight home from China.
I couldn’t help but think the description applied to more than the weather but I also reflected I was leaving a country that, despite mounting provocation from the West, was decidedly calm and confident in itself.
China was just getting on with its business and this was reflected in its approach to international relations.
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