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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Labour can transform the lives of millions for the better
Developments at conference show it’s time for the left to unite and focus on our positive policy alternatives, writes MATT WILLGRESS
Diane Abbott speaks at conference
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
IN A sign of Labour’s clear commitment to expand universalism in public services, shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth announced at the weekend that the next Labour government will abolish prescription charges in England.
Richard Burgon meanwhile used his speech to pledge that within the first 100 days of a Jeremy Corbyn-led government, Labour will reverse all the Conservative cuts to legal aid-funded Early Legal Help.
Additionally, Labour will launch a brand new £20 million fund to create a golden era of law centres, Burgon said.
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