In his fortnightly column MARK SEDDON reflects on the death of Major Oak and why such ancient trees matter to us
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An unprecedented opportunity for class unity and political change
We must make the most of the opportunity to weaken the Tories and reset the political agenda, argues ANDY BAIN
A People's Assembly march in London, 2016
The world’s largest communist party marked its 105th birthday this week — and remains true to its principles and firm in its course, says OLIVER VARGAS
The left has become too reliant on persuasion and too detached from the workplaces and communities it seeks to represent, argues NICK TROY
RAMZY BAROUD highlights how Israel’s ambassador sought to shut down UN officials documenting sexual violence and abuses against Palestinians
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had far-reaching consequences, including a boost to Pakistan’s regional standing, argues ROGER McKENZIE
The recent heatwaves revealed how ill-prepared Britain remains for a hotter future – and how unequal the ability to cope with it has become, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
The drive to strengthen European defence is reshaping relations between France, Germany, Italy and Britain, says NICK WRIGHT
DESPITE the mainstream media minimising the reality of the cost-of-living crisis, we hear daily of stories of people having to choose to heat or eat.
We know that a substantial percentage of people in work need to use foodbanks. Over the worst of the pandemic we clapped for workers who took the biggest risks.
However, they have not been rewarded or recognised and many are leaving public service for less stressful and sometimes better-paid jobs.
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