The party’s internal enforcer built his sinister influence in the shadows – but nemesis now appears to be at hand, says ANDREW MURRAY
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There is something profoundly wrong with the way Britain cares for its most vulnerable citizens
Social care should be the fifth pillar in our welfare state alongside health, housing, education and social security, argues LAURA SMITH
Britain’s housing crisis is no accident but a political choice, says CLAUDIA WEBBE
JOANNE THOMAS welcomes the Employment Rights Act as an instrument for the much-needed revitalisation of trade union membership and activism
On May 4, the MML opens its doors to marchers and visitors alike, celebrating a living tradition of working-class struggle. MEIRIAN JUMP invites readers to come along and explore the building and its collections
Studying the works of Karl Marx is a necessity if we are to fully comprehend the crises that surround us, says MATT WILLGRESS ahead of a Marx Matters event this weekend
On Workers Memorial Day, EDDIE DEMPSEY calls for immediate action on our railways to make the network safer for all
THIS year we have celebrated the 70th anniversary of the NHS. The idea of a publicly funded health service based on need, rather than the ability to pay, is no longer a controversial one.
Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine that this wasn’t always the case. Yet the Tories fought tooth and nail against the creation of the NHS, voting against it 22 times in Parliament.
It took courage, leadership and some brilliant minds to make the case for what is now regarded as a national treasure. Instead of seeing a National Health Service as a “cost” or a “burden,” Labour sold the nation a wealth creator, boosting Britain’s health, wellbeing and productivity.
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