Labour movement history in Britain shows workers secured reforms through collective pressure and political representation, rather than being gifted from above, writes KEITH FLETT
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A crackdown fit for a king
With the number of republicans growing, the Establishment is taking no chances with the coronation — the ensuing abuse of our rights is somehow painfully apt for such an ignoble event, writes DAWN EVANS
The Metropolitan Police has sent out intimidatory letters to protest groups, including to Republic who campaign to abolish the monarchy and for an elected head of state. The Met’s letter informed such groups of the new laws and of police intention to crack down on protesters who contravene them
ROGER McKENZIE draws attention to the much-neglected oral traditions of the global South that define the identity – and therefore the liberation – of its custodians
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
The real ‘humanitarian threat’ isn’t Cuba but the United States, where poverty, lack of healthcare and illiteracy abound, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
CLAUDIA WEBBE looks at how Britain’s Nato ally has upped the stakes in its effort to silence domestic dissenting voices
HERE we go again. Well, at least this time there hasn’t been the interminable 12 never-ending days of wall-to-wall, no-escape, sycophantic coverage as there was last September following the previous monarch’s demise.
Nevertheless, the fake smiles and public-persona masks of the medal-festooned royals will get another airing amongst their diminishing devotees.
And this time an extra treat: we will be honoured with a glimpse of the bejewelled crown itself, estimated to be valued at around £5 billion.
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