Taking our country back
While Wednesday night’s glorious anti-fascist turnout up and down the country was a heartening sight, the far right will seek revenge for their humiliation – our anti-racism work needs to kick up a gear, argues LOUISE RAW
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
SUDDENLY stirring from his slumbers by the indoor pool of his Spanish villa, Tommy Robinson’s ears pricked up.
He leapt from his sun-lounger and ran inside to change out of his Stone Island bathers and pack. The dog whistle had sounded.
It was November 4 2023, and — while it may not have happened exactly like that — the Home Secretary had effectively summoned Tommy Robinson (something only a court should ever do).
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