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
Thursday 06th Jun 2024 A Quantum of Solace? When retiring from the political struggle, what can the Romans teach us? There are strange similarities between the ancient emperors and today’s departing Tories, writes STEPHEN ARNELL
Thursday 06th Jun 2024 Eyes Left: Election Special The cream of Starmer’s crop ANDREW MURRAY gives the lowdown on the Labour rightwingers – selected with zero democratic input – attempting to parachute themselves into seats up and down the country
Thursday 06th Jun 2024 10 key facts about D-day Today marks 80 years since the dramatic events of D-day, a turning point in WWII. CHRIS MENON takes a look
Thursday 06th Jun 2024 Moving beyond factional-point scoring As Diane Abbott retains her ability to stand for Labour in the general election, it is a suitable juncture to consider racial issues and their complexities among different groups, says NICK WRIGHT
Wednesday 05th Jun 2024 Science and Society When it comes to genomes, size isn’t everything The news that a tiny fern on a Pacific island has the largest genome ever recorded demonstrates that bigger isn’t always better, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
Wednesday 05th Jun 2024 NHS blood scandal: more than ‘a day’ of shame for the British state In a tragedy of medical arrogance and corporate greed, 3,000 people, including 500 children, died from infected blood — then their relatives faced evasions and cover-ups instead of justice and compensation, writes MICHAEL MORRISSEY
Wednesday 05th Jun 2024 The TUC Trades Councils Conference 2024 was a success Despite lower attendance at Congress House, spirited debates saw delegates vote to overturn the new venue decision, while also backing a Lucas Plan for peaceful production in the ‘defence industries,’ reports NICK KELLEHER
Tuesday 04th Jun 2024 End of an era: Europe’s political discourse on Palestine shifts dramatically Spain’s deputy prime minister declares ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,’ as Europe finally catches up with global support for Palestinians, while Israel's language turns to existential fears, writes RAMZY BAROUD
Tuesday 04th Jun 2024 Voices of Scotland We still need justice for Sheku Bayoh Police Scotland has admitted institutional racism as an inquiry tries to uncover the truth over the death of the 31-year-old unarmed black man killed in 2015, and bring closure for his family, writes ROZ FOYER
Tuesday 04th Jun 2024 ‘Britain’s conscience is not dead’ As the charismatic rebel candidate for Rochdale GEORGE GALLOWAY sends a remarkable 326 candidates into battle against Labour, Andrew Murray sits down with him to discuss Gaza, Starmer, and the Workers Party’s agenda
