Growing instability in the US economy and financial markets could have serious consequences worldwide because of the central role of the US dollar and financial system, argues MICHAEL BURKE
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Tough times for the left in Labour
When a centrist calls for ‘unity,’ the real message is that the left should not be seen or heard, but simply support the party leader, says RICHARD RUDKIN
ANTI-LEFT: Sir Keir Starmer
Despite Andy Burnham’s declaration defending the continued partition of the island, all major international and internal trends are converging to make Irish reunification inevitable
The left needs a bold energy vision – because if it fails to provide one, others will shape the future in their own interests, argues ALAN SIMPSON
From Margate to Deal, mining memories are being kept alive. National co-ordinator for General Strike 100, HENRY FOWLER continued his nationwide tour of partner organisations in the Garden of England
Humans are part of the ‘animal kingdom’ – and of nature in general – but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Boxes of books, family photos and heirlooms, labour movement anniversaries, along with nostalgic memories of glorious childhood days on the Ayrshire coast still leave room for a wistful MATT KERR to hope for a better future
FOR those of us of a certain age, the events of the Labour leadership in respect of their treatment of the left is a little like Groundhog Day.
The centrists apportion blame to the left for the election defeat, while completely ignoring their own role.
And now, once again, the left is tasked with trying to restore socialism to the Labour Party. However, I would suggest this time the task is much harder than before.
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