Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
Letters
Nadir case underlines illegal occupation of North Cyprus
Monday 30 January 2012
So crooked businessman Asil Nadir is up in court at last having previously jumped bail and been sunning himself with the "missing millions" for years in the pariah "state" of North Cyprus.
No answer from Tories to Britain's scandalous unemployment
Monday 30 January 2012
So David Cameron has shown himself as the new Norman Tebbit, saying that people should stop whingeing about benefit cuts and look for work.
Great article Paul - but let's avoid the cliches in future please!
Monday 30 January 2012
I read Paul Donovan's outstanding piece (M Star January 23) with my usual relish. His excellently written, insightful piece on "parasitic capitalism" warmed the cockles.
Fitting ode to Thatcher
Monday 30 January 2012
Recent discussion about arrangements for Thatcher's funeral has reminded me irresistibly of Byron's suggestion for the inscription on another politician's grave.
Greek struggle could determine EU's future
Sunday 29 January 2012
There is a growing movement for independence within Cretan society. One of the movement's bold claims is that Crete's economy does so well, and poorer regions of the Greek state swallow much of this up.
No sign of responsible capitalism at Unilever
Sunday 29 January 2012
Unilever provides the clearest possible example of subjecting the needs of the workers to the greed of the shareholders.
Seeking pics of Greenham peace camp
Sunday 29 January 2012
I am producing a 30-part web series about two peace campaigners and their lives of protest.
'Research' into violence is an insult to common sense
Sunday 29 January 2012
Professor Mark van Vugt and colleagues cite their "review of the academic literature" as evidence of man's aggressive "nature" in attempting to gain mates, territory and status.
MI5's spooks had their uses
Sunday 29 January 2012
Keith Flett usefully draws attention to the long history of police spies in our labour movement (M Star January 22) but, as Milton pointed out in Comus, every cloud has a silver lining.