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Putting the Westminster parlour games into perspective
While the Brexit debates are important, they’re in danger of eclipsing news of major social economic and political events occurring all across the globe, says NEIL FINDLAY
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay (left), Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, and Michel Barnier, the EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator (right)
The catastrophe unfolding in Gaza – where Palestinians are freezing to death in tents – is not a natural disaster but a calculated outcome of Israel’s ongoing blockade, aid restrictions and continued violence, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
CJ ATKINS argues that despite losing the election, Chile’s left remains big and organised and must unite to resist the new far-right government
Take a read of the latest Unite Hospitality Glasgow Strike Bulletin and hear from workers fighting for better pay and dignity at work
Alba party leader KENNY MacASKILL makes some suggestions on how to save our pubs and reduce irresponsible drinking
After years of austerity and denial under a new Reform UK council, a failing Send service was pushed into the spotlight by staff, unions and parents — culminating in a £1.3m funding boost and a 50% increase in front-line workers. MARTIN PORTER explains
OVER the last week I have spent some time watching the BBC World Service. Naturally, much of the coverage focused on events in the House of Commons where so-called “Super Saturday” failed to live up to the hype surrounding it.
Like a final-day league decider there was extensive frenzied, pre-match hype in the media. Players from both sides were interviewed speculating on the outcome, supporters gave their completely over-the-top biased opinions, while bedecked in their team colours. In the centre the referee strutted and preened milking the moment for all he could.
As the game got under way, Barclay, the blue team centre forward, attempted an early strike but the red team generalissimo Starmer effortlessly demolished each attack with a skilled, elegant and precise performance.
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