The NEU kept children and teachers safe during the pandemic, yet we are disgracefully slandered by the politicians who have truly failed our children by not funding a proper education recovery programme — here’s what is needed, explains KEVIN COURTNEY
Hawthorn and Huawei
Don't be fooled by bellicose statements on the East, writes SOLOMON HUGHES, many of the top Tories are already working for Chinese companies
The appalling bigotry and bias of London’s police force has been obvious for years – and the police leadership does not appear inclined to do anything about it, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
As Holyrood elections approach, BRIAN LEISHMAN MP argues that Labour’s time has come — to open a new chapter which puts an end to the years of managed decline
ASSAF TALGAM talks to an Israeli Communist lawmaker about the need to use every tool of democratic and non-violent struggle; how Israeli society has changed since October 7 2023; and the persecution of the left in the parliamentary arena
Apart from a bright spark of hope in the victory of the Gaza motion, this year’s conference lacked vision and purpose — we need to urgently reconnect Labour with its roots rather than weakly aping the flag-waving right, argues KIM JOHNSON MP
In the face of funding cuts, closures and a shift into women’s centres providing criminal justice-only services rather than a holistic approach, RUTH HUNT urges women to protect existing resources, volunteer and build new networks of support
WILL the Tories really try and trim Chinese influence in Britain? I think the government is really, genuinely worried about Chinese corporations having a major role in country’s “critical infrastructure” like nuclear power or 5G mobile networks.
It’s not because they are worried about “human rights” in China or anything, it’s because they have become nervous that China has become a powerful economic and political rival. However, I am sceptical they will do much, because that would mean that firstly they would have to invest in British nuclear and 5G technology themselves — and secondly, they would have to turn down Chinese corporate cash.
The Daily Mirror recently reported that Hawthorn, a lobbying company with close Tory links, is now working to persuade MPs not to be mean to Huawei, the Chinese corporation with a role in rolling out 5G: the Register of Lobbyists confirms Hawthorn were hired by Huawei.
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