LOUISE RAW talks to Sabby Dhalu, Kevin Courtney and Steve Wright about why we should all join next weekend’s march against the far right in London
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The Tory approach to the pandemic is punishing the north – again
Soaring joblessness and rates of infection and death almost a third higher than the UK average show that the old industrial areas of Britain are victims of this government's wealthy-first policy, says JON TRICKETT MP
HOPES FADE AWAY: Parade of shops in Lee Park Liverpool
DIANE ABBOTT says the socialist island has played an outsized role in the fight against racism worldwide — we must stand by it as Trump tries to choke it to death
GAWAIN LITTLE looks at the causes of the far-right resurgence and explains how the General Federation of Trade Unions is helping to combat it
As delegates from the north-east, Yorkshire & Humber meet this weekend in Durham, TUC regional secretary DAVE PIKE speaks to Ben Chacko about the challenges ahead
Prison Officers’ Association general secretary and TUC president STEVE GILLAN looks at what’s missing from the Employment Rights Act, and why we need further legislation
Militarism and war cannot be separated from ‘bread and butter issues,’ argues MICAELA TRACEY-RAMOS — opposing them is central to trade unionism
BARELY a day goes by when the government isn’t trumpeting all the good things it claims to have done during these difficult times.
It cites high public spending to keep the country afloat as we navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic. Then it lists the levels of support to businesses, working people and those struggling. Followed by support for the NHS and claims of a commitment to levelling-up the regions.
You could easily mistakenly believe that the government is on your side.
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