LOUISE RAW talks to Sabby Dhalu, Kevin Courtney and Steve Wright about why we should all join next weekend’s march against the far right in London
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High time for miners’ pension justice
The miners who toiled away down the pit, creating the wealth and prosperity so enjoyed by the British state, should now get their due, says JON TRICKETT
NUM members after carrying out safety work at Mardy Colliery, South Wales, in 1984
DIANE ABBOTT says the socialist island has played an outsized role in the fight against racism worldwide — we must stand by it as Trump tries to choke it to death
GAWAIN LITTLE looks at the causes of the far-right resurgence and explains how the General Federation of Trade Unions is helping to combat it
As delegates from the north-east, Yorkshire & Humber meet this weekend in Durham, TUC regional secretary DAVE PIKE speaks to Ben Chacko about the challenges ahead
Prison Officers’ Association general secretary and TUC president STEVE GILLAN looks at what’s missing from the Employment Rights Act, and why we need further legislation
Militarism and war cannot be separated from ‘bread and butter issues,’ argues MICAELA TRACEY-RAMOS — opposing them is central to trade unionism
FOR over 25 years I have been proud to represent the constituency of Hemsworth.
Hemsworth is a special constituency with a special history. I represent over 20 villages, many of which have historic links to the pits.
South Kirkby, Frickley, Kinsley, Sharlston and Ackton Hall Colliery in Featherstone are all situated in my constituency. For decades, these were huge employers in this part of Yorkshire.
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