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Bob Crow: a two states for two peoples trade unionist
Bob Crow wasn’t just a class fighter. He was proper two states for two peoples trade unionist when it came to Israel and Palestine.
Bob Crow on socialism, the Royal family and going on strike
In memory of Bob Crow we take a look back at some of his most memorable comments.
Labour mustn’t fall for the jobs fallacy – TTIP is a threat to democracy
The EU-US trade deal could lock in free market reforms and prevent a future government being able to reverse the privatisation of public services.
How the cost of food soared during the recession
To get an idea of just why so many people are struggling, take a look at this graph, which tracks the increase in the cost of basic food items from 2012 to 2013.
Three things you should know about benefit fraud ‘lie detector’ tests
Why are local authorities permitted to squander taxpayers’ money on something that appears to be about as effective as homeopathy?
Boris’ rich investors won’t build the affordable housing London needs
Affordable housing is vital, yet it appears to be the last thing on Boris’ mind.
What the war on terror could have been like
Andrew Noakes of the Labour Campaign for Human Rights asks a pertinent question: what if the war on terror has turned out differently?
Young people have been failed by the coalition; and Labour recognises that
Should it win the General Election next year, Labour will guarantee starter jobs for anyone between 18 and 24 who have been out of work for a year.
Stop Boris selling London
On Thursday protesters descended on City Hall to express their anger at Mayor Boris Johnson and over 20 UK councils participating in the MIPIM conference.
Can anyone still trust the police?
As long as the public cannot see justice being properly exercised in the wake of evidence of police misconduct, then trust will need to be earned, rather than assumed.