IAN LAVERY MP warns that decades of neoliberal policies have left former industrial communities behind — but a renewed Labour commitment to working people could change the political landscape
The army’s new recruitment ads paint a disingenuous picture
Former soldier RICHARD RUKDIN doesn’t think the army’s new ‘liberal’ PR should be taken at face value
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We need a government that invests in saving lives not destroying them, argues SOPHIE BOLT
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The Durham Miners’ Gala is a celebration of working-class culture, but also a call to action — to rebuild workers’ collective strength, says KIM JOHNSON MP
A NEW series of British army recruitment adverts intended to encourage more Muslim, female and gay people to apply have received mixed reviews on social media.
Rightwingers claimed that the army is now bowing to political correctness, a few condemned the advert by resulting to homophobic comments, the racists suggested having Muslims in the army is dangerous, while others thought it was a step forward for equality.
So is this a sincere attempt for the army to reflect the diversity of Britain and will it really address soldiers’ emotional needs or is this all smoke and mirrors?
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