After years hidden away, Oldham’s memorial to six local volunteers who died fighting fascism in the Spanish civil war has been restored to public view, marking both a victory for campaigners and a renewed tribute to the town’s proud International Brigade heritage, says ROB HARGREAVES
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The tragic fire at Grenfell was avoidable, and it must never happen again
We recently marked a year since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The response since the fire from the Conservative government and local council reads like a litany of failures, writes DIANE ABBOTT MP
While pretending to seek peace, Europe is heading toward a collision course with Russia – using security guarantees, troop deployments, expropriation and censorship as tools, writes SEVIM DAGDELEN
Alba party leader KENNY MacASKILL makes some suggestions on how to save our pubs and reduce irresponsible drinking
The catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – where Palestinians are freezing to death in tents – is not a natural disaster but a calculated outcome of Israel’s ongoing blockade, aid restrictions and continued violence, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
Opinion polls point to electoral collapse, parliamentary rebellion and a looming leadership challenge as Starmer’s Labour haemorrhages working-class support and the far right exploits the vacuum left by a hollowed-out party, says NICK WRIGHT
The long-term effects of chemical weapons such as Agent Orange mean that the impact of war lasts well beyond a ceasefire
ON June 14, I joined thousands on the powerful Grenfell Tower silent march. We marched in memory of those who one year before had lost their lives and in solidarity with their loved ones who are fighting for justice and we pledged that we will never forget.
This catastrophic fire just over a year ago claimed 72 lives, the highest loss of life in a residential fire since World War II.
The Grenfell Action Group’s now chillingly prophetic blog had predicted that it would take a serious fire and loss of life for their voices to be heard.
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