A ‘new phase’ for Starmerism is fairly similar to the old phase – only worse. ANDREW MURRAY takes a look
Nato's an obstacle to peace in Europe and elsewhere
The US, EU and Nato reneging on promises made to Russia lays at the crux of present tensions, writes JOHN WIGHT
RATCHETING UP TENSIONS: The US 82nd Airborne Division deploys, last Monday, to Poland on a Nato mission. On October 25 1983 it spearheaded a treacherous attack on Grenada and its revolutionary government and on December 20 1989 a similar invasion of Panama
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 current and ongoing crisis with regard to Ukraine reminds us that the existence of Nato 73 years on from its creation stands as an insult to the millions who died in WWII so that the UN Charter could be born.
Produced as the foundational document of the United Nations upon its birth in October 1945, enshrined within the Charter’s articles was the solemn pledge that henceforth justice, international law and tolerance would reign in place of brute power, force and intolerance.
Consider for a moment the first section of the Charter’s preamble:
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