Latest editorial
TRADE unionists are “disgusted” by the vandalism of a Glasgow monument dedicated to British seafarers who aided democratic forces during the Spanish Civil War.
The Blockade Runners memorial, which was only unveiled in March this year, was daubed with football and sectarian-related graffiti over the weekend.
During the war, when the Republican government defended itself against a fascist military uprising, many British seafarers defied a trade blockade in order to aid the beleaguered democratic forces.
Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died 50 years ago today November 20. JIM JUMP looks back at his blood-soaked rule and toxic legacy on Spain today
JIM JUMP looks forward to the International Brigade Memorial Trust AGM taking place in Belfast later this week where the spirit of solidarity will be rekindled
LYNNE WALSH reports from last weekend’s moving remembrance of the International Brigades in London’s Jubilee Gardens where anti-fascists gathered to hear how even in the darkest of times we can build a vision of a better tomorrow, as the Brigaders fought to do 89 years ago
LYNNE WALSH tells the story of the extraordinary race against time to ensure London’s memorial to the International Brigades got built – as activists gather next week to celebrate the monument’s 40th anniversary