by Her Excellency Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the United Kingdom
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Labour can transform the lives of millions for the better
Developments at conference show it’s time for the left to unite and focus on our positive policy alternatives, writes MATT WILLGRESS
Diane Abbott speaks at conference
DR STEPHEN WILKINSON assesses the life and legacy of a revolutionary giant
On the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth, Communist Party international secretary KEVAN NELSON salutes the ongoing example of a revolutionary people facing a brutal US siege
ALEX GORDON and LORRAINE DOUGLAS report from Havana, Cuba, where they represented the Communist Party of Britain at the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties on August 7-8
The best tribute to Fidel is to stand with the Cuban Revolution today as the Trump regime tries to starve it to death, argues Cuba Solidarity Campaign communications manager NATASHA HICKMAN
JOE DWYER of Sinn Fein reflects on the links between the Irish and Cuban struggles for independence and on Castro’s personal engagement with the cause of Irish freedom
IN A sign of Labour’s clear commitment to expand universalism in public services, shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth announced at the weekend that the next Labour government will abolish prescription charges in England.
Richard Burgon meanwhile used his speech to pledge that within the first 100 days of a Jeremy Corbyn-led government, Labour will reverse all the Conservative cuts to legal aid-funded Early Legal Help.
Additionally, Labour will launch a brand new £20 million fund to create a golden era of law centres, Burgon said.
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