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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (4 days ago)

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How Vladimir Putin outfoxed Donald Trump at Helsinki before their meeting even began

16 July, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s summit with US counterpart Donald Trump was never going to be a balanced negotiation.

A flag of Scotland flying next to the EU and Union flag

People are flocking to the SNP as Tory Brexit feels more like a Westminster power-grab

Joana Ramiro
16 July, 2018

Over 40% of Scots believe the Tories are planning to supplant devolved powers after Brexit, a new poll revealed.

ICYMI: Two more Cabinet members resigned over the weekend

Joana Ramiro
16 July, 2018

Theresa May is leaking Cabinet staff quicker than she can say Chequers. Here’s why.

Donald Trump

I love America, but Trump goes against the very core of everything I believe in

Christine Jardine
13 July, 2018

For Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine marching against a US president was anathema. Until Donald Trump.

I can’t cheer Hunt’s departure. His replacement will be just as toxic to the NHS

Sonia Adesara
13 July, 2018

Jeremy Hunt leaves the NHS in poorer condition than when he first took the post in 2012. But the new Health Secretary is possibly worse news, Dr Sonia Adesara writes.

Trump has emboldened fascists everywhere – but they shall not pass

Sabby Dhalu
13 July, 2018

Hundreds of far-right activists are set to take to the streets to celebrate the visit of the US President. Stand Up To Racism Sabby Dhalu explains why we must confront them.

This cinema giant was found acting unlawfully against its workers

Joana Ramiro
12 July, 2018

And employment tribunal has found Picturehouse Cinemas – the owner of the infamous Ritzy cinema in south London – guilty of unfairly dismissing its staff.

Len McCluskey: Here or in the US, Trump is not a friend of trade unions

Len McCluskey
12 July, 2018

From racism to toxic trade tariffs, Trump is an enemy of the workers. And trade unionists will not stay silent about it, the Unite general secretary writes.

Trump’s visit means bad news for British workers, consumers, and trade

Catherine West
12 July, 2018

Donald Trump is not the Brexit hero many make him to be. His trade policies are only about deregulation and profiteering.

Firefighters will be standing up to Trump – it’s part of our humanitarian mission

Riccardo La Torre
12 July, 2018

As the US President arrives on British soil, Fire Brigades Union official Riccardo La Torre explains why being a firefighter is also about international solidarity.

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