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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Why we need a complete alternative to Sunakism
DIANE ABBOTT MP argues that the ‘tinkering around the edges’ style of opposition to Tory economic plans suggested by the likes of Peter Mandelson must be abandoned for a fully fledged redistributive programme
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
THE policies of Rishi Sunak will not offer a way out of the crisis. They will not be very different from those of Liz Truss, except in one important area. They will also make the current crisis substantially worse.
It is imperative that the labour movement as a whole develops not just a thorough critique of “Sunakism,” which is an important starting point. It must also seek fundamental change in order to reverse this crisis.
The appointment of Sunak’s Cabinet tells us precisely where he stands on social questions. The government as a whole is going to press ahead with legislation curbing trade union rights. With barely a murmur it has already pushed through the draconian public order Act.
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