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
Covid-19 and working-class solidarity
In the second of a series of weekly articles reflecting on the current situation, GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS, celebrates the passion of solidarity
Tony Rosa delivering food parcels from Enfield council in north London
PAOLO SANTALUCIA reports on how an Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors programme
HENRY FOWLER outlines the GFTU’s new 2026-27 education programme and argues that investing in trade union education is essential to building worker power, developing leaders and strengthening collective action
We need a government that invests in saving lives not destroying them, argues SOPHIE BOLT
More expensive by weight than gold, saffron is surprisingly simple to grow. MAT COWARD explains
The public inquiry is the result of more than a decade of determined campaigning. Now, those who fought for justice want the full story of government involvement and police conduct to be told, says KATE FLANNERY
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
NOT since VE Day at the end of World War II has the nation — Wales, Scotland and England — been so united in a joyous, determined feeling of solidarity.
The same tears of emotion are being shed each Thursday evening in Glasgow,Cardiff and London and all points in between.
It’s an emotion as poignant as when a loved one passes, a new family member is born, or a daughter or son marries.
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