Preferable to Starmer he may be, but there is scant sign of a sharp political break in Burnham’s policies so far — while left challenges aren’t making much of a running either, finds ANDREW MURRAY. How can socialism be put back on the map?
THE Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival features a diverse programme of art, music, poetry and working-class culture.
Art and performance have always been a key part of the labour movement for inspiration and enjoyment.
As well as a blistering line-up of music, the festival will host the new display of images by photographer Red Saunders to mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre.
TIM ROBERTS says unions have always led on the fight for equality as well as for justice at work
MATT ALLEN salutes the workers and reps who push back against bosses, win for members and make the Unite union what it is
In the FBU we are showing that when we’re prepared to fight, we can win — let’s deliver for future generations and defeat the far right, argues STEVE WRIGHT
STEVE GILLAN says working-class communities know that solidarity is not a slogan — it is a necessity



