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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (3 days ago)

Our readership continues to grow but none of this would’ve been possible without readers and donors. We need your support now more than ever, with the rise of the right, as progressives we must continue to fight back against regressive policies and ideas.

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LFF is closed over the Christmas holidays

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (3 days ago)

We will be returning on Monday 5th January with more hard-hitting news and comment, written by and for the UK left.

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Prem Sikka
29 November, 2024

Even if people can get access to the courts, at best they will get an interpretation of law, not justice.

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Basit Mahmood
29 November, 2024

At present, laws throughout the UK prevent people from asking for medical help to die.

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The poll also suggests Reform are surging

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Chris Jarvis
28 November, 2024

“Well, that’s what friends are for isn’t it?”

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Chris Jarvis
28 November, 2024

Proceeds from the single will go to the Carers Trust and the Bath Philharmonia.

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Basit Mahmood
28 November, 2024

“I welcome the fact that the Party is taking governance and accountability seriously”

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Chris Jarvis
28 November, 2024

Jenkyns will stand for Reform in the election for the mayor of Lincolnshire

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News

Sharon Graham reveals the astonishing amount of money Unite has won for workers in last two years

Chris Jarvis
28 November, 2024

Absolutely huge sums have been put in workers’ pockets

Green Party MP Sian Berry speaking in parliament
Opinion

Siân Berry MP: Why I’m voting for the Assisted Dying Bill

Sian Berry
27 November, 2024

I do not believe that anyone should be forced to endure terrible suffering that could be prevented

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Opinion

Why England’s bathing water is amongst the worst in Europe

Matthew Topham
27 November, 2024

Only 7 countries have an average of 90% or more bathing sites achieving ‘excellent’ status — and they are all over 90% publicly owned.

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