Newly revealed documents reveal that MI5 taught Brazilian secret police the techniques deployed by the 1964-85 military dictatorship in horrific prisons like Rio de Janeiro’s House of Death. SARA VIVACQUA reports
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We are on the cusp of something extraordinary
Britain is at a crucial political juncture, with a real chance to turn the tide on austerity, says Scottish Labour leader RICHARD LEONARD
Richard Leonard at the rostrum
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
SCOTLAND is at a crossroads. Four years after the SNP all but wiped out its opposition in Scotland’s constituencies in the Commons, and two years after Labour began its electoral recovery north of the border, we are back on the campaign trail.
Not that we ever left it: Scottish Labour swiftly moved to reselect candidates following the last general election — rightly so, as many of Labour's most viable gains are in Scotland.
Our community organisers have been holding “listening” events to ensure we win back the trust of former Labour voters and gain the support of young people energised by the mass movements — such as the inspiring climate strikes and tenants’ unions — defining our age.
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Ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, ROZ FOYER warns that a bold tax policy is needed to rebuild devastated public services which can serve as the foundation of a strong, fair economy
