A crucial time for British workers
After 14 years of Tory rule, Labour are finally in power, with some welcome measures announced in this week’s King’s Speech — but, as ever, the Devil will be in the detail, warns STEVE PREDDY
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
ON BEHALF of the Unite South West and our Food Drink & Agricultural Section, we welcome everyone to the 2024 Tolpuddle Festival.
On February 24 1834, farmworker George Loveless left for work — it would be three years before he would be back with his wife and children again.
George, and five fellow workers — James Brine, James Hammett, James Loveless, John Standfield and Thomas Standfield — were arrested, charged with making an illegal oath and transported to Australia.
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