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‘The rock on which a new political movement could be built’
Elizabeth Short speaks to film-maker KEN LOACH and trade unionist IAN HODSON about the For the Many Network, a new initiative that connects grassroots activists who share a common commitment to socialist principles from Labour’s Corbyn era
Ken Loach receives a standing ovation at the For the Many Network launch in Liverpool
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
“WHAT Starmer’s done is unforgivable,” says legendary socialist film-maker Ken Loach.
As he speaks in the basement of the left-wing Casa bar, crowds pack out the room above for the much-anticipated launch of the For the Many Network in Liverpool.
Across town, a rather contrasting political scene unfolds, as corporate suits gather at what one attendee called the “Labour Ltd” conference, featuring execs from Amazon and Airbnb.
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