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
Latest editorial
Who is to blame for the Brexit mess?
In the absence of a trade deal, RICHARD RUDKIN takes a look at how we ended up where we are now
Lorries are parked up on the M20 in Kent
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
WHAT a mess. Over four years since the British people voted to leave the EU and here we are with January 1 fast approaching, and still no trade deal with the EU in sight.
Scrolling through social media, the finger of blame has been pointed at David Cameron for holding the referendum in the first place, those who voted Leave, and Boris Johnson for not delivering the deal he claimed was “oven ready” during the 2019 general election.
But is this mess really their doing or should those who wish to apportion blame be looking elsewhere?
Similar stories
Preferable to Starmer he may be, but there is scant sign of a sharp political break in Burnham’s policies so far — while left challenges aren’t making much of a running either, finds ANDREW MURRAY. How can socialism be put back on the map?
With ‘Your Party’ holding its founding conference in Liverpool this weekend, JEREMY CORBYN speaks to Morning Star editor Ben Chacko about its potential, its priorities — and a few of its controversies too
