Assistant general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions HENRY FOWLER reports on day 1 from the GFTU’s residential Summer School at Quorn Grange Hotel
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When I heard about Julian, this hero, I thought: ‘I have to do something’
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD talks to Miles Ellingham about why she’s fighting to defend Julian Assange, land taxes and anti-capitalism, subsidies to industrial fishing, how playing cards can save the world, high street fashion and William Wordsworth
Vivienne Westwood is suspended in a bird cage outside the Old Bailey in London to protest against the US extradition of Julian Assange
Strike Map co-founder HENRY FOWLER discusses the significance of today’s joint union letter to video game giant Rockstar, demanding trade union recognition for its workers. Their conversation highlights how our movement can harness its collective power to rebuild union power across the private sector
The PM leaves office having squandered Labour’s electoral mandate and alienated its grassroots. He will not be missed, writes BRIAN LEISHMAN MP
Durham Miners’ Association chair STEPHEN GUY speaks to Ben Chacko about the Reform threat, what’s needed from Labour and why the Big Meeting will never lose its politics
Poland’s anger over Ukraine’s celebration of the Nazi collaborationist UPA reflects more than historical grievance, says KENNY COYLE
Can Andy Burnham’s programme deliver a productive economy – or merely a softer version of capitalism, asks VINCE MILLS
JULIAN ASSANGE’S trial resumed earlier this month. The Wikileaks founder was rearrested in the court’s cells two weeks ago over 18 new charges and now faces a potential 175-year jail term if it is ruled that he can be extradited to the US.
The trial proceedings sparked significant protest on the streets outside the Old Bailey from an unswerving group of popular campaigners willing to stand up for the fourth estate.
Among the protesters was Dame Vivienne Westwood, who has shown long-term, determined support for Assange — even leading a protest back in July from a cage, dressed as a canary.
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