City of temples hosts the 24th congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) As a delegate to the party’s 24th congress, HARSEV BAINS connects historical threads from Harry Pollitt’s 1954 visit to today’s challenges of building left unity against corporate-backed Hindu nationalism
Tuesday 23rd Jul 2024 Telly time for jobless Tories? Some suggestions With Meet the Rees-Moggs soon playing on Discovery+, STEPHEN ARNELL considers what kind of shows his fellow defenestrated MPs might best star in
Tuesday 23rd Jul 2024 Labour’s missed opportunity on Lords reform It is impossible to ignore the huge flaws in our unelected second chamber — yet despite Labour’s promises of consultation, PAULINE BRYAN argues that it is falling short of doing what’s needed to safeguard democracy
Tuesday 23rd Jul 2024 Voices of Scotland Invest in colleges, invest in Scotland’s future Years of underfunding and hollow promises have pushed college staff to breaking point — the Scottish government must recognise further education as a vital public good deserving proper support, writes KATY CLARK MSP
Monday 22nd Jul 2024 Cyprus: no compromise with occupation and partition In a declaration from its central committee on the 50th anniversary of the twin crimes of the 1974 coup and invasion, AKEL reaffirms its commitment to a federal solution and warns against the dangers of permanent division
Monday 22nd Jul 2024 Amazon Coventry: A near-miss that shook a corporate giant Despite falling short of union recognition, workers’ courage and community solidarity have set a powerful precedent for organising in hostile environments, argues PHIL STREET
Monday 22nd Jul 2024 Bangladesh’s youth in revolt As deadly police violence escalates and fiery protests spread, ARKA BHADURI explains how a fight for fair recruitment for public service jobs has become a challenge to the ruling Awami League’s grip on power
Saturday 20th Jul 2024 Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2024 Another dimension to the Tolpuddle story: colonialism KEITH FLETT uncovers the links between Dorset landowners, Caribbean plantations, slavery and the prosecution of trade unionists, revealing a darker side to the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ story
Saturday 20th Jul 2024 Aw That Springburn’s silent Caley works: a testament to broken promises As Starmer’s Labour peddles hollow ‘Great British’ rhetoric, MATT KERR traces the decline of Scotland’s railway industry and the true cost of profit-driven politics
Saturday 20th Jul 2024 Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2024 Tolpuddle’s enduring legacy Unison South West regional secretary KERRY BAIGENT charts the recent successes for industrial action and organising in her area, and outlines the challenges ahead, urging Labour to deliver on workers’ rights and social care
Saturday 20th Jul 2024 Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2024 A crucial time for British workers After 14 years of Tory rule, Labour are finally in power, with some welcome measures announced in this week’s King’s Speech — but, as ever, the Devil will be in the detail, warns STEVE PREDDY
