A ‘new phase’ for Starmerism is fairly similar to the old phase – only worse. ANDREW MURRAY takes a look
Abuse of MPs is damaging democracy
Why would people of good will step forth to take part in politics if all they receive is abuse and threats to their safety, asks PAUL DONOVAN
Diane Abbott is one of many female MPs who have spoken out over the extreme abuse they receive from the public
Macron is seeking a centrist replacement for the pro-austerity French PM, while the emergence of the grassroots Bloquons Tout movement means for the left there’s a period of struggle ahead – and all to play for, writes BILL GREENSHIELDS
The Met Police arrested a staggering 890 people, many elderly, disabled, and even blind in a single demonstration — all to back up the government’s unhinged campaign against non-violent civil disobedience at the behest of Israel, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
The people of Palestine need our solidarity in actions not words – trade unionists must give them our full support in their darkest hour, writes DANIEL KEBEDE
Investing the £75 billion slated for defence spending on a green new deal, healthcare and education would create jobs and help communities far more than weapons spending, argues UCU general secretary JO GRADY
BEN CHACKO reports on fears at TUC Congress that the provisions in the legislation are liable to be watered down even further
THE news that a number of female MPs are stepping down from Parliament due to the harassment and abuse they have suffered should be a cause for deep concern.
It seems to have become open season on MPs for some particularly disturbed members of the public.
It is difficult to fathom why it is thought acceptable to abuse and even threaten those who have been elected to do a job on behalf of the people.
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