The question is not simply how much we spend on defence, but what we understand defence and security to mean, says SIMON BRIGNELL
TWENTY years ago this month, TUC Congress passed its first ever motion on the blockade of Cuba.
Motion 83, proposed by the Community and Youth Workers Union and seconded by the Fire Brigades Union, committed the TUC to opposing US sanctions and supporting the work of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
It was passed unanimously.
ALEX GORDON and LORRAINE DOUGLAS report from Havana, Cuba, where they represented the Communist Party of Britain at the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties on August 7-8
The best tribute to Fidel is to stand with the Cuban Revolution today as the Trump regime tries to starve it to death, argues Cuba Solidarity Campaign communications manager NATASHA HICKMAN
Trade unionists are mobilising to support Cuban workers and public services, amid escalating US pressure on the socialist island. RONAN OGILVY explains



