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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Celebrate Lula’s return and show solidarity with the continuing fight against the far right in Brazil
PATRICK FOLEY welcomes the return of the democratically elected president, but warns that the far-right assault on Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace shows international solidarity remains vital
PEOPLE POWER: Lula supporters at a May Day rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last year
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
ON JANUARY 1, we saw President Lula da Silva take office in Brazil after his historic election victory over Bolsonaro.
Bringing an end to years of far-right rule, Lula’s inauguration was cause for celebration around the globe, closing a dark period of Brazilian history.
Having served two consecutive terms previously between 2003-11, Lula’s administration looks to return to, and rebuild, the hugely successful programmes implemented during his last stint in office.
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