The annual commemoration of anti-fascist volunteers who fought fascism in Spain now includes a key contribution from Italian comrades
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Labour remains the best hope for radical social change
DAVID MORGAN argues that a ‘split’ in the Labour Party may not be catastrophic but that continued tolerance of the intolerable is not an option
The Islamic Republic’s suddenly weakened regional position exposes the nation to grave threats from US imperialism
DONG XUE explains why US tariffs hold no significant threat to China
ANSELM ELDERGILL asks whether artificial intelligence may decide legal cases in the future, in place of human judges, and how AI could reshape the legal landscape
Like pieces on a chess board, centrist parties lose ground as they accommodate rather than challenge far-right agendas — socialists must play things better, warns MATT KERR
Yanis Varoufakis and Jeremy Corbyn laid out a roadmap for peace, justice and equality as they celebrated the legacy of inspirational socialist Tony Benn, reports LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
The NEU’s annual conference promises heated debate, with motions on international politics, curriculum reform and union amalgamation likely to provoke strong reactions and challenge the status quo, writes Education for Tomorrow editor ROBERT POOLE
THE Labour Party remains the best hope for everyone who wants to see achieved radical social change to redress the imbalances in a society that is heavily weighted against the poor, the vulnerable and oppressed wage earners in particular.
The best arguments for a Labour government should be based on economic justice and the principle of equality; certainly not the detour of ethnic or identity politics.
Religious beliefs especially need to be kept well out of it. There is no place for point-scoring over religion in modern politics.
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