The massacre of Red Crescent and civil defence aid workers has elicited little coverage and no condemnation by major powers — this is the age of lawlessness, warns JOE GILL
Latest editorial
It is time to take a stand for a democratic Labour Party representing workers, not big business donors
JON TRICKETT MP appeals to MPs, Labour in the regions and affiliated unions to confront Labour's current dangerous trajectory
Labour umbrella
Public libraries are sanctuaries which facilitate the exploration of the universe of ideas for free for those curious enough. ROGER McKENZIE advocates their protection against authoritarian incursions, US style
Trump’s recent executive order ends union rights for a large number of federal workers, citing national security concerns after some unions vowed to oppose the massive cuts proposed by the new administration, writes PEOPLE’S DISPATCH
JOE BESWICK of the London Renters Union talks to the Morning Star’s new Left on Record programme
The unnecessarily violent police intervention at a Quaker place of worship is a PR disaster and will only serve to deepen the chasm between them and the public. SYMON HILL reports
ANDREW MURRAY wonders whether recent opinion polling and a fresh local authority by-election result in Ilford are an indication that the time is ripe for the left to make inroads
Due to the actions of this government, the challenges facing those with disabilities, such as spinal cord injuries, are nigh on insurmountable, argus RUTH HUNT
NO-ONE would argue that the labour movement ought to remain stuck in the past. Change is necessary to adapt to the new times we live in. The 24/7 media culture for example requires our leadership to exercise speed, subtlety, and agility.
But recent developments in the Labour Party have led to alarm bells ringing for everyone concerned at the erosion of democracy.
We are now at a tipping point. It is time to take a stand.
Too often London-based operatives are intervening in local party matters. A sitting Labour mayor was removed by fiat as a potential candidate. The action against Jamie Driscoll has provoked even the Guardian to label this action as “McCarthyite”.
More from this author
JON TRICKETT MP says the tools already exist to stop price-gouging by the energy fat cats
The last 14 years have completely disproven the economic myths the Tories used to set us on the path of cuts and devastation – we need massive direct investment to rebuild the post-industrial communities, writes JON TRICKETT
JON TRICKETT calls for a renewed commitment to driving up safety standards in all workplaces
Most people understand and are outraged by the fact inequality is getting worse — we need to explain how and why the Tories are driving it, writes JON TRICKETT MP