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Respect the vote, respect the people
Vilifying those who voted to leave the EU and calling them ‘racist’ is not helpful, writes TONY CONWAY
Leftwingers Dennis Skinner and Tony Benn, two famous opponents o the EU
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
THE decision of the British people to leave the EU in 2016 was a shock to the ruling class as represented by big business, the senior Civil Service, government and banking.
The government of the day had the support of the majority of trade unions, which publicly spoke up for Remain in spite of the views of many of their members.
Since that majority decision, certain sections of the left have set about vilifying those who voted Leave.
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