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
Sheffield's organising experience shows how to build the labour movement
BEN CHACKO explains why we should tune into Sheffield Needs a Pay Rise's online meeting on Monday
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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
Apart from a bright spark of hope in the victory of the Gaza motion, this year’s conference lacked vision and purpose — we need to urgently reconnect Labour with its roots rather than weakly aping the flag-waving right, argues KIM JOHNSON MP
In the face of funding cuts, closures and a shift into women’s centres providing criminal justice-only services rather than a holistic approach, RUTH HUNT urges women to protect existing resources, volunteer and build new networks of support
ON MONDAY Sheffield Needs a Pay Rise is holding one of the most important yet of the online meetings and webinars that are taking place as the left adapts to organising in lockdown.
The devastating impact of Covid-19 on Britain – the worst-hit country in Europe – and the mounting evidence that the virus is hurting working-class communities hardest highlight the need to change an economic system so unable to protect people or even prioritise their wellbeing.
Yet the left entered the crisis shortly after heavy electoral defeat and the Tories are sitting on a comfortable lead over Labour in the polls. Our movement urgently needs to learn how to win support among millions of workers who currently see no point in it.
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