Olive oil remains a vital foundation of food, agriculture and society, storing power in the bonds of solidarity. Though Palestinians are under attack, they continue to press forward write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
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An open letter to Len McCluskey and all Unite members
You hold so many of the cards to make change happen in the Labour Party
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Why not pay a visit to Feile an Phobail, a people’s festival of community arts with roots in the days of internment without trial, and where the spirit of solidarity remains undimmed, says LYNDA WALKER
VINCE MILLS says Scottish Labour has adopted better positions than its Westminster counterpart — but unless it starts to fight for them that will count for nothing
MANY of you will know that this summer I have been touring the country talking about democracy in the Labour Party. Since launching The Democracy Roadshow I’ve been inundated with requests for events.
At the gatherings I’ve attended so far, the reception has been universally enthusiastic and supportive.
Comrades, the appetite for increased democracy in the Labour Party is overwhelming. Labour is now the biggest progressive political party in Europe, our members and affiliate members are the eyes, ears and brains of our movement. They are the force that will carry Labour into government.
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