The long-term effects of chemical weapons such as Agent Orange mean that the impact of war lasts well beyond a ceasefire
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Sunak’s decision to cut petrol prices rather than to fund public transport or commit to renewable, affordable energy, is just more evidence that we need to take power — in all its forms — into our collective hands, writes ALAN SIMPSON
Petrol pumps at a petrol station in Liverpool
The catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – where Palestinians are freezing to death in tents – is not a natural disaster but a calculated outcome of Israel’s ongoing blockade, aid restrictions and continued violence, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
CJ ATKINS argues that despite losing the election, Chile’s left remains big and organised and must unite to resist the new far-right government
Take a read of the latest Unite Hospitality Glasgow Strike Bulletin and hear from workers fighting for better pay and dignity at work
Alba party leader KENNY MacASKILL makes some suggestions on how to save our pubs and reduce irresponsible drinking
After years of austerity and denial under a new Reform UK council, a failing Send service was pushed into the spotlight by staff, unions and parents — culminating in a £1.3m funding boost and a 50% increase in front-line workers. MARTIN PORTER explains
PARTYGATE has come back to join the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse chasing the British government. But don’t get too distracted. It is the donkey in the pack.
Boris lied. Well, there’s a surprise. Brexit was a bigger lie. But the Tories won’t dump Boris until bigger stuff starts to hit the electoral fan. It won’t be long.
Another Covid variant will probably kick back in before the end of the year. Before then, the fall out from Putin’s war on Ukraine will have rocked the global economy. A country that used to be a mass exporter of grain has become one that exports people.
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