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… And I live by the river. Philosophy Football’s MARK PERRYMAN recalls an epic album
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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
FORTY years ago today, December 14 1979, the year of Thatcher’s election was seen out with the release of London Calling — widely regarded as the finest of all Clash albums.
Four decades later, December 14 2019, another Tory nightmare begins. So it seems timely to look back, in hope.
The Clash had burst on to the fast-emerging punk scene in ’77 with their debut album.
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