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John Haylett
Features / 24 December 2018
How Cuba helped defeat apartheid in South Africa
24 December 2018
JOHN HAYLETT spotlights Cuba’s legendary spirit of internationalism
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announces he has appointed him
Features / 21 November 2018
In the grip of far-right madness, will Israel go to the polls?
21 November 2018
As Netanyahu's coalition collapses, what will it mean for the Palestinians, asks JOHN HAYLETT
World / 4 November 2018
CPI's McCartan calls on labour movement to 'step up the struggle for an Irish exit' from the EU
4 November 2018
Features / 31 October 2018
Parasites circle the Pittsburgh massacre
31 October 2018
The agenda of the US-Israeli right-wing administrations was shown up by progressive Jews and Muslims defiant compassion in the wake of the attack, writes JOHN HAYLETT
Colombian special forces — financed and trained by the US
Features / 3 October 2018
Colombia is still murdering communists and peasants
3 October 2018
Having downed their own guns two years ago, Farc has denounced the continuing killings from the other side, writes JOHN HAYLETT
As part of a nationwide strike protesters block a main highw
World / 26 September 2018
Largest trade union in Argentina holds general strike over IMF-imposed austerity measures
26 September 2018
Ahed Tamimi (left) and Josette Audin
Features / 19 September 2018
Two remarkable women capture the festival of humanity
19 September 2018
With 70 years between them, Josette Audin and Ahed Tamimi are the embodiment of timeless struggle — perfect for the opening of the Fete de l’Humanite, writes JOHN HAYLETT
Features / 5 September 2018
Corbynistas must show resolve after NEC defeat
5 September 2018
The unrelenting campaign to smear Corbyn must be met with an unwavering commitment to keeping him as leader, says JOHN HAYLETT
The charismatic leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BS
World / 4 September 2018
100,001 people sign up to Germany's left-wing Stand Up movement
4 September 2018
U. Senator Bernie Sanders
Book Review / 3 September 2018
Party-pooping pointer to the future
3 September 2018
A new book shows how Bernie Sanders's challenge to the Democratic Party machine during the 2016 US election presaged a ground-breaking shift in progressive politics, says JOHN HAYLETT
US flags fly at half-mast outside the Capitol, Washington DC
World / 26 August 2018
John McCain dies at 81
26 August 2018
Meet the new boss: Scott Morrison is now Australian PM
World / 24 August 2018
Scott Morrison replaces ousted Turnbull as Australian PM
24 August 2018
Tells it like it is: Barry Gardiner
Features / 22 August 2018
Corbyn, Labour and the second referendum row
22 August 2018
Forgive and forget? But appeasing backstabbers like Tom Wats
Features / 8 August 2018
Labour's passive and apologetic stance needs to change
8 August 2018
Israelis from the Druze community participate in a rally aga
World / 5 August 2018
90,000 Druze protest against Israel's nation state law in Tel Aviv
5 August 2018
Israeli nationalists celebrate outside the Damascus Gate aft
Features / 25 July 2018
Israel’s new nation-state law is a dangerous step
25 July 2018
People march in London for the NHS
Health Service / 1 July 2018
Thousands march for the NHS as Corbyn addresses rally in Bevan’s birthplace Tredegar
1 July 2018
Features / 13 June 2018
Bevan's legacy needs dogged defending
13 June 2018
Film Review / 12 June 2018
Timely tribute to a working-class hero
12 June 2018
A great new documentary on union leader Jack Jones is essential viewing for old and young alike, says JOHN HAYLETT
Luigi di Maio, leader of Italy's Five Star Movement, in fron
Features / 30 May 2018
Italy's political crisis lays bare the gulf between the EU and democracy
30 May 2018
JOHN HAYLETT reports on the situation in Italy and why a national debate on the country’s eurozone membership is now on the cards
Britain / 27 May 2018
Irish victory 'an object lesson for trade unionists,' McKenzie tells Merthyr Rising
27 May 2018
Britain / 27 May 2018
Labour's EU muddle 'risks widening gap between party and its base,' activists hear
27 May 2018
John Haylett reports from Merthyr Tydfil
Carwyn Jones addressing the conference
Britain / 24 May 2018
Carwyn Jones praises 'genuine social partnership' in valedictory TUC speech
24 May 2018
The Morning Star's political editor reports from Llandudno
Features / 16 May 2018
Apologists for the Gaza massacre
16 May 2018
Morning Star political editor John Haylett says there can be no excuse for those defending Israel's lethal violence against the Palestinians
Labour leadership hopeful Mark Drakeford
Features / 2 May 2018
‘I have always believed that the place for Labour to be is left of centre’
2 May 2018
Wales Finance Minister and Welsh Labour leadership candidate MARK DRAKEFORD talks to the Star about his political beliefs, devolution and wealth redistribution in the UK
Palestinian mourners carry the body of 29-year-old Fares al-
Features / 4 April 2018
‘There is nothing cheaper in Israel than Palestinian blood’
4 April 2018
Last week's massacre in Gaza shows the urgency of putting pressure on Israel to change
Winnie Mandela (left) with her husband Nelson Mandela (right
South Africa / 2 April 2018
Anti-apartheid legend Winnie Madikizela-Mandela dies aged 81
2 April 2018
Politics / 22 March 2018
Labour’s right wing is vanishing. Who cares?
22 March 2018
Iran / 13 March 2018
Tudeh Party condemns regime's crackdown on women celebrating International Women's Day
13 March 2018
Features / 9 March 2018
Bad faith arguments over Ireland and the EU
9 March 2018
Former South African president Jacob Zuma
Book review / 1 March 2018
A discredit to South Africa's liberation movement
1 March 2018
Ronnie Kasrils's book on disgraced ex-president Jacob Zuma lifts the lid on the scandals and controversies surrounding his time in office, says JOHN HAYLETT
Master of War: Turkey's President Erdogan has sent his army
World / 22 February 2018
Russia, Syria and the Kurds 'agree resistance' to Turkish invasion of Afrin
22 February 2018
EARLY PROMISE: President Cyril Ramaphosa, center with black
Politics / 21 February 2018
Hope revived in South Africa
21 February 2018
The thoughtful one-step-at-a-time approach by President Cyril Ramaphosa is welcome on all sides
South African President Jacob Zuma (left) and Deputy Preside
South Africa / 7 February 2018
As long as Zuma remains, the only way for the ANC is down
7 February 2018
JOHN HAYLETT reports on the political situation in South Africa and the faustian pact which could spell trouble for the ANC at next year’s general election
The Farc's presidential candidate Timochenko
Colombia / 30 January 2018
Taking the revolution on the campaign trail
30 January 2018
JOHN HAYLETT reports on the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia's (Farc) electoral mission which kicked off at the weekend
A Palestinian man beats a picture of US Vice-President Mike
Politics / 25 January 2018
Pence finds few allies on tour of the Middle East
25 January 2018
Obituary / 18 January 2018
Ivan Beavis: A true communist and internationalist with an infectious sense of humour
18 January 2018
International Politics / 4 January 2018
The Trump administration has been left exposed again
4 January 2018
The US and Israel’s outdated and unjust views are increasingly at odds with public sentiment across the globe, writes JOHN HAYLETT
Middle East / 20 December 2017
The EU must stand up to US and Israeli belligerence
20 December 2017
The US may be isolated over the status of Jerusalem, but until other countries engage in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign Israel will continue to trample Palestinians under foot with impunity
South Africa / 6 December 2017
Ramaphosa and Dlamini-Zuma contest is too close to call
6 December 2017
Middle East / 22 November 2017
Palestine refuses to be pushed around by the US
22 November 2017
Faced with defeat in Syria and elsewhere in the region, Saudi Prince Mohammed has chosen Lebanon as Riyadh’s next battleground. JOHN HAYLETT reports on the rapidly deteriorating political realities
World / 22 August 2017
Afghanistan: When Will it End?
22 August 2017
Trump ramps up 16-year war with pledge for more soldiers
World / 16 July 2017
South Africa: Communists widen split from ANC
16 July 2017
SACP brings 14th national congress to a close
World / 10 July 2017
Solidarity with Palestine is not hate speech, says Cosatu
10 July 2017
World / 19 June 2017
Russia’s wrath after US downs Syrian bomber
19 June 2017
Don’t stray west of Euphrates, warns Moscow
Britain / 28 May 2017
Tower-ing success shows unions work
28 May 2017
NUM’s Thomas praises workers’ struggle
Britain / 28 May 2017
Trump’s presidency makes Cuba solidarity vital
28 May 2017
Features / 21 May 2017
Labour’s manifesto is worth getting excited about
21 May 2017
Labour candidate for Ceredigion DINAH MULHOLLAND talks to the Star about her proud record of local campaigning, and how Labour’s policies offer real hope – particularly for the young, the elderly and those in rural communities
Culture / 16 January 2017
Son’s cathartic biography of a Jewish parent turned fascist
16 January 2017
John Haylett reviews Fascist in the Family: The Tragedy of John Beckett MP, by Francis Beckett (Routledge, £16.99)
World / 8 January 2017
Portugal: Anti-fascist turned sellout Soares dies
8 January 2017
He fought fascism but as president backed neoliberal policies
Features / 8 December 2016
What next for Syria?
8 December 2016
The future direction of the Syrian civil war is likely to depend on the immediate actions of the United States, writes JOHN HAYLETT
Britain / 27 November 2016
Fidel dies peacefully at home with his family
27 November 2016
Cuban revolutionary hero saw off 10 US presidents and 670 attempts to kill him
World / 7 August 2016
South Africa: Two weeks to cobble together coalitions after local elections
7 August 2016
World / 5 August 2016
South Africa: Municipal elections see ANC vote fall to lowest ever level
5 August 2016
World / 12 June 2016
‘Nobody stood a chance’
12 June 2016
At least 50 killed in Florida gay nightclub - Suspect names as 29-year-old Omar Mateen - Man arrested near LA Pride
Features / 28 April 2016
OBITUARY: BILL BENFIELD
28 April 2016
Former editor of the Morning Star
Features / 20 April 2016
‘Listen to people, hear their problems and listen to their solutions’
20 April 2016
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood talks to John Haylett about the party’s manifesto which she sums up as three ambitions to build a Wales that is ‘well, well-read and wealthier’
Britain / 6 March 2016
Labour government will put workers first
6 March 2016
Rights central to Corbyn administration, leader tells Hardie fans
Features / 17 January 2016
High stakes in Venezuela
17 January 2016
World / 5 January 2016
Venezuela: Right takes over in National Assembly
5 January 2016
Ramos defies court to swear in all members
Features / 17 December 2015
Nicola Seyd: Grassroots activist and internationalist
17 December 2015
By John Haylett
World / 17 December 2015
Ukraine: Amnesty condemns ban on communists
17 December 2015
Kiev court upholds attempt to wipe out party in Ukraine
World / 16 December 2015
Venezuela grassroots councils attend first Communal Parliament
16 December 2015
World / 16 December 2015
Campaigners bid to free jailed teacher
16 December 2015
Codir launches Christmas appeal for Langroodi
World / 13 December 2015
Venezuela: Maduro warns of battles to come with right’s assembly
13 December 2015
World / 6 December 2015
Venezuela: Right hopes to win majority in parliament
6 December 2015
Maduro’s foes encouraged by poll predictions
Culture / 27 November 2015
The Empire and Ukraine by Andrew Murray (Manifesto Press, £11.95)
27 November 2015
Britain / 17 April 2015
Ward beats long-standing Hayes in CWU gen sec poll
17 April 2015
Britain / 9 April 2015
Reporter calls for Caracas solidarity
9 April 2015
Britain / 31 March 2015
Parliament needs real Labour values
31 March 2015
Features / 28 January 2015
Muslims held to a double standard
28 January 2015
The Kouachi brothers did not speak for Muslims any more than self-professed Christian Anders Breivik spoke for Christians, says John Haylett
World / 11 January 2015
France united after Charlie Hebdo terror assault
11 January 2015
But million-strong free speech rally marred as journalist-jailing world leaders join in. By John Haylett and Peter Lazenby