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
Hard-won Palestinian rights victories show our judicial systems are both fragile and infinitely precious
HILARY WISE argues for increased vigilance in protecting the principles of international law
Solidarity activists in Manchester
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
IT IS a cliche to say we are living in an increasingly polarised and dangerous world.
On a rising tide of crude nationalism and racism, regimes across the globe are using the power of the state to push through and enforce legislation that is in direct violation of existing international law.
No state has been more opportunistic in this regard than Israel.
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