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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George Floyd’s death: MPs’ claims of ‘shock and anger’ ring hollow
Where is our politicians’ anger over killings by rubber bullets in Britain and the North of Ireland? asks RICHARD RUDKIN as fresh details of injustice and tragedy emerge
A placard is held at a Black Lives Matter demo in Manchester
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
THE death of George Floyd at the hands of the US police prompted huge demonstrations across the US.
In Washington, police officers and government agents dressed in riot gear faced accusations of using rubber bullets to push the crowd away from St John’s Church close to the White House where protesters had gathered.
The actions by the US in authorising the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on its citizens brought widespread condemnation from all parties in the House of Commons.
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