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The 99 per cent is the power that can change society
We should reject false divisions between ‘working class’ and ‘middle class’ – because united we are stronger, says RICHARD BURGON MP
CHRISTOPHE DOMEC speaks to the France Insoumise politician facing constant persecution from French authorities
It can be hard to discern conspiracy theory from reality and under the Trump regime the two might just be the same thing, writes Linda Pentz Gunter
ALAN SIMPSON says responses to the Golders Green attacks risk deepening divides across our country
Capturing the general strikes history is a vital part of our struggles today, posits HENRY FOWLER
On a tumultuous day in Welsh politics DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the key issues for progressives in Wales to grapple with the rise of the far right
AS the debate around Brexit has heated up, there have been growing references to the interests of the “working class” versus those of the “middle class.”
On this topic, as on so many others, this is the wrong way to pose such discussions about our society.
Dividing the overwhelming majority of people in this way benefits only the powerful who run our society.
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