High pressures squeeze and crush, but low pressures damage too. Losing the atom-level buzz that keeps us held safe in the balance of internal and external pressure releases dangerous storms, disorientation and pain, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
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DIANE ABBOTT checks the arythmetic of the budget and the sums do not bear out the government message on the label
INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE: An administering of a breakthrough treatment to patient for lupus, at University College London Hospital in London, that could eradicate the need for lifelong drugs
EDMUND GRIFFITHS makes a robust defence of sortition, the chosen method of picking attendees for the new left party’s inaugural conference from the membership at random, but sounds the alarm on the eye-watering number of suggested delegates
The NEU kept children and teachers safe during the pandemic, yet we are disgracefully slandered by the politicians who have truly failed our children by not funding a proper education recovery programme — here’s what is needed, explains KEVIN COURTNEY
The appalling bigotry and bias of London’s police force has been obvious for years – and the police leadership does not appear inclined to do anything about it, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
As Holyrood elections approach, BRIAN LEISHMAN MP argues that Labour’s time has come — to open a new chapter which puts an end to the years of managed decline
ASSAF TALGAM talks to an Israeli Communist lawmaker about the need to use every tool of democratic and non-violent struggle; how Israeli society has changed since October 7 2023; and the persecution of the left in the parliamentary arena
IN RECENT days we have heard senior executives and experts express deep concerns about the NHS, the justice system and about policing. These are not the complaints about ongoing deterioration in public services that have unfortunately become commonplace after 14 dreadful years of Tory rule.
No, these are new complaints about the effect on public services under the Labour government’s plans over the next few years.
As a result, there is now a chasm between the PR spin on the Budget and the reality as experienced by senior managers tasked with organising and delivering those services.
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