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Out of this crisis, we need to fight for a new normal
RICHARD BURGON MP argues that the government will only deliver the change we need if we build the movements that demand it
A People's Assembly march in London, 2016
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
THIS crisis has not only shone a spotlight on the huge inequalities in our society — it has deepened them.
Of course, it has been a very good crisis for some. As the Sunday Times rich list revealed last month, British billionaires increased their wealth by £106 billion during the pandemic. That’s £290 million every single day.
But it’s been a disaster for the majority.
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RICHARD BURGON MP points to the recent relative success of widespread opposition to the Labour leadership’s regressive policies as the blueprint for exacting the changes required to build a fairer society
Here are the voices of DANIEL KEBEDE, FRAN HEATHCOTE, HOLLY TURNER and LEANNE MOHAMAD explaining why they will be taking part in the People’s Assembly No More Austerity demo next weekend