The Tories introduced the 50% strike ballot threshold to make industrial action harder. MATT WRACK argues that a Labour government has no justification for leaving it on the statute book
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The Tory leadership contest shows neither candidate cares about the cost-of-living crisis
This low-tax arms race shows things really can go from bad to worse for the British people, says JON TRICKETT
Liz Truss and Rushi Sunak at TalkTV's Ealing Studios, west London
In the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s murder, JOHN GREEN wonders whether the government will really get to grips with the root cause of these attacks on our MPs
The new PM’s opening addresses offered hope, council homes and reform — but little detail on how any of it will be delivered, warns CLAUDIA WEBBE
Despite the screeching from the right-wing media, Burnham’s speech chimed with the public mood - and socialists should take advantage, says Morning Star editor BEN CHACKO
Scotland's Labour leader cannot continue to evade responsibility for the party's decline, argues LAUREN HARPER
Nature as well as society works dialectically, asserts the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School
THE Conservative Party leadership contest is a reminder that things can really go from bad to worse.
Inflation is riding high. Energy and food bills are going through the roof. People are really struggling and need urgent government action to support them through this difficult time.
You would think that in this context the Tory contenders for 10 Downing Street would be setting out plans for how they will help people with the cost of living as we inch closer to the winter months.
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