NHS deaths at work are political
Health workers are becoming unwell, being refused testing and are dying due to deliberate decisions by our government. We must never forget this, says nurse and Labour councillor IAIN MOONEY
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
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This government and the media are quick to shut down political opposition and criticism, claiming we all need to work together — but what happens when it’s only us left working?
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As a member-led union, Unison must put pressure on Labour as the likely party of the next government to defend our health service as a vital public service, says IAIN MOONEY
IAIN MOONEY reports on Unison members’ reaction to government proposals to put nursing staff in different pay categories