Labour government must urgently start to implement the policies on which it got elected, or it will face curtains, writes BRIAN LEISHMAN MP
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100 years of working-class history in Brent
MARY ADOSSIDES reports that there’s an uncertain future for the Willesden Trades and Labour Hall, where speakers and performers over the years have included Sylvia Pankhurst and Bob Marley, and which formed a base for the legendary Grunwick strikers
An aerial view of Willesden Trades and Labour Hall
CND and the Stop the War Coalition are calling for a mass protest this Saturday to end British complicity in illegal US strikes at RAF Fairford. SOPHIE BOLT explains
The labour movement must challenge the endless austerity narrative — and Unity Consulting will play its part to complement the work already being done by trade unions
Rising discontent is fuelling Reform UK’s advance ahead of crucial polls next month, but behind the insurgent branding lies an agenda of more cuts and austerity, says RUBY GIBSON
Speakers at the Morning Star’s recent conference highlighted historic and present-day activism while challenging far-right narratives and calling for solidarity with abuse survivors. LYNNE WALSH reports
Concrete proposals are needed to bring about full integration of the rail system, with real protections for workers and an end to private operators, argues EDDIE DEMPSEY
ON OCTOBER 15 Brent Trades Council will be celebrating the centenary of the Willesden Trades and Labour Hall’s constitution.
The trades hall has played a crucial role in the political, economic and social history of Willesden and then Brent since the early 20th century.
In her detailed article in the Willesden Local History Society Journal Winter/ Spring 22 edition, Christine Coates documents this icon of labour movement history.
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