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We will be returning on Monday 5th January with more hard-hitting news and comment, written by and for the UK left.
London began a public health emergency last Friday, but it got hardly any attention because air pollution episodes are so common
Rapid reactions to George Osborne’s budget from charities, think-tanks, trade unions and political parties
NUT claims that ‘the Government’s ultimate agenda is the privatisation of education’
Since day one, Assad has sought to eliminate any decent alternative to himself
Super Tuesday two will indicate whether Clinton and Trump are weathering challenges or being weakened by them.
Job insecurity is increasing as zero hours contracts and self-employment extend across the economy, while full-time jobs decline dramatically
The Syrians who still take to the streets demanding freedom, dignity and democracy are a beacon of hope
Focus issues include climate change, environmental protection, workers’ rights and freedom of movement
The Housing Bill will further inflame an already desperate situation
People who are dealing with social problems, exacerbated by drug use, feel that they cannot seek help
