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Only mass action can force the Tories to tackle this cost-of-living crisis
RICHARD BURGON MP argues that whoever is Tory leader, only strikes and mass protest will force the changes we need.
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
BORIS JOHNSON'S days are clearly numbered after his hollow victory in the vote of confidence. But we will need a lot more than the removal of one lawbreaking liar if we are to really deal with the crisis hitting our communities.
The tales of destitution we are witnessing across the country are stomach-churning. How in the fifth-biggest economy in the world are pensioners having to ride on buses to keep warm and millions of people having to choose between eating or heating?
In stark contrast to that suffering, every day more information comes to light showing this has been a very good crisis for some.
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RICHARD BURGON MP points to the recent relative success of widespread opposition to the Labour leadership’s regressive policies as the blueprint for exacting the changes required to build a fairer society