The Morning Star publishes the speech by writer and editor JULIA BARD of the Jewish Socialists’ Group given at the paper’s annual conference at the weekend
Wales needs radical federalism
It is not a binary choice between independence and the Tory status quo — we need to defend devolution from Westminster and fight for a fairer, greener, socialist future as equal partners with the rest of the UK, writes BETH WINTER MP
Engels’ essay on our origins and distinctiveness built on Darwin’s own exploration of human evolution and has provided a framework for exploration and research which has stood the test of time, declares the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School
ANSELM ELDERGILL looks at the legality of the wars in the Middle East and the means used to fight them. It is said that truth is the first casualty of war, so what is the truth with regard to the legality of America’s and Israel’s wars in Iran, Palestine and Lebanon?
Long before modern labour movements, England’s farmworkers fought back against their oppression – and for some, like Elizabeth Studham, the price was exile to Australia. MAT COWARD tells the story
As world leaders posture and local politicians bore, voters are left with a grim choice: despair, disengage — or start imagining something better, says MATT KERR
CARLOS MARTINEZ reports on China’s role in helping Cuba develop self-sufficiency in renewable energy, which would shield it from the sort of pain Donald Trump is inflicting with his oil blockade
DEVOLUTION is not an “academic” matter — it has very real consequences for people in Wales. We have a lot to be proud of: for the last 22 years Wales has had a Labour-led government which has retained a largely publicly owned NHS and maintained free prescriptions.
In 2015 our Wellbeing of Future Generations Act encouraged the bill allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in Welsh elections. Wales is also developing an inclusive, largely foundational, economy taking a social partnership approach, promoting fair work and safeguarding workers’ rights.
Our 2017 Trade Union (Wales) Act gives further protection to workers in Wales in devolved sectors.
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