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The summer’s far-right riots must be a watershed moment for change
The trade union movement needs to step up to confront the menace of fascism head on, argues DANIEL KEBEDE
Demonstrators at an anti-racism protest in Walthamstow, London, August 7, 2024
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 recent riots that occurred throughout the country by the far right, seeking to exploit the violent, heart-breaking attack on children and their teacher in Southport was truly shameful. It was also frightening and a wake-up call to all of us.
Our communities have come under attack through deplorable acts of racist and Islamophobic violence in which we have seen attacks on homes, mosques, Muslim-owned businesses and arson attacks on hotels housing asylum-seekers.
The fear felt by those surrounded by a braying mob hell-bent on destruction is unimaginable.
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