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Barristers go on strike over legal aid fees
Junior barristers can earn as little as £88 a day in court for a bail application and are not paid for preparation work or travel, meaning they can end up earning less than the minimum wage.
Boris Johnson hit with new wave of no confidence letters
Boris Johnson's announcement that he intended to run for a third term and govern into the mid 2030s, is said to have provoked Tory MPs
New documentary spotlights community activism and working class representation in politics
With nationwide train strikes and byelection losses for the Tories, this week has been defined by activism for change. In his new film, Daniel Draper highlights the power and struggles of local activism and working class voices in politics. LFF caught up with the filmmaker to find out more.
The best political performances at Glastonbury over the years
From peace and anti-war demonstrations to climate change marches and speeches by political figures, the legendary festival is well-known for its political undercurrent and activism roots.
The government’s class war is impoverishing workers
Through wage freezes and cuts, the government is waging class war on workers
‘Industrial scale tactical voting’ behind Tory by-election defeats leads to calls for proportional representation
Following the Tory defeat in Wakefield and Tiverton & Honiton, people are arguing for electoral reform to eliminate the need for tactical voting