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Movement Politics

Why British unions are looking closely at the French pension strikes

Tony Burke
2 January, 2020

Macron’s pension reforms – which would increase the retirement age in many sectors – have been met with fierce resistance.

7 ways to change British politics for the better in 2020

Josiah Mortimer
2 January, 2020

Don’t despair – organise.

A homeless person sheltering under a concrete wall

Our 10 top articles against austerity, poverty and inequality in 2019

Fleur Doidge Josiah Mortimer
27 December, 2019

Left Foot Forward’s 10 most-read articles this year reflect citizens’ concerns about our divided politics and society.

As New Year approaches, it’s time to learn from history

Alex Mayer
27 December, 2019

Labour losses were in train before Brexit or Corbynism existed, explains Alex Mayer.

EXCLUSIVE: Polling suggests Labour should think again before rejecting freedom of movement

Josiah Mortimer
18 December, 2019

Poll: Brits back shared rights to live and work in the EU.

Fighting for the future of universities

Steven Fielding
5 December, 2019

The future of university teaching and research goes beyond the argument about pensions. So does the strike.

UCU ‘fighting fund’ hits £100,000 as university strikes end

Emma Burnell
5 December, 2019

UCU said the support and generosity from students, sister trade unions and the general public throughout the disputes so far had been overwhelming, and would only help to strengthen members’ resolve.

WTO Public Forum 2019 session 35 trade dialogues

WTO – no: 5 things every worker should know about digital trade

Laura Bannister
22 October, 2019

International e-commerce talks in Switzerland at the WTO are a chance to address inequalities, argues Laura Bannister.

The Civility Trap: Why it’s time the left got angry

David Moorhead
11 October, 2019

What the left can learn from Greta Thunberg – and Trump.

Strike at Royal Mail subsidiary over ‘gig economy’ conditions

Emma Burnell
10 October, 2019

Royal Mail’s gig economy subsidiary faces strikes over wages, pay, conditions and contracts.

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