The annual commemoration of anti-fascist volunteers who fought fascism in Spain now includes a key contribution from Italian comrades
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After 12 years of Tory government, is anyone really surprised they’ve crashed the economy again?
We need a new deal for workers now, argues Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS
The Islamic Republic’s suddenly weakened regional position exposes the nation to grave threats from US imperialism
DONG XUE explains why US tariffs hold no significant threat to China
ANSELM ELDERGILL asks whether artificial intelligence may decide legal cases in the future, in place of human judges, and how AI could reshape the legal landscape
Like pieces on a chess board, centrist parties lose ground as they accommodate rather than challenge far-right agendas — socialists must play things better, warns MATT KERR
Yanis Varoufakis and Jeremy Corbyn laid out a roadmap for peace, justice and equality as they celebrated the legacy of inspirational socialist Tony Benn, reports LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
The NEU’s annual conference promises heated debate, with motions on international politics, curriculum reform and union amalgamation likely to provoke strong reactions and challenge the status quo, writes Education for Tomorrow editor ROBERT POOLE
LOOKING at their record in government, the only real surprise is how the Conservatives can claim a reputation for economic competence.
Here we are with yet another Tory government that has crashed the economy and yet again it is working people and the poorest in society paying for their economic incompetence.
Boris Johnson tries to shift the blame by joining calls for wage restraint, yet real wages remain lower than in 2008 and it is absolutely clear that today’s cost-of-living crisis has not been caused by wage increases.
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We need a proper social security system that supports families and provides a proper safety net, writes PADDY LILLIS, calling for the Labour government to lift the cruel two-child benefit cap
The growing epidemic of retail crime has seen Usdaw members abused, threatened and assaulted — it is time for action, and the May 2 elections can provide it, writes PADDY LILLIS
General secretary PADDY LILLIS explains why Usdaw believes supporting Labour is vital for its members’ well-being — rising costs, economic instability, and punitive restrictions on unions underscore the urgent need for political change
Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS explains why a Labour government would be significantly more progressive on workers’ rights, from banning zero-hours contracts to clamping down on bogus self-employment