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A group of trade union leaders, writers, and politicians have recently called for an increase in military aid to Ukraine. In an open letter, they argued that to achieve a democratic and lasting peace for the peoples of Ukraine and Russia, it is necessary to defeat Russia’s brutal imperialism. They called on governments to provide … Continue reading
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has announced her resignation amidst a crisis in the independence movement, funding battles with local councils, and disputes with NHS workers and teachers over pay. Sturgeon has been visibly worn and tired in recent times due to the intense pressure and toxicity … Continue reading
According to journalist Seymour Hersh, the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline pipeline which runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany was deliberately destroyed by the US Navy in September 2022, causing damage valued at £15 billion and the single largest spill of methane gas ever. The alleged attack was carried out under … Continue reading
The phrase “things must change in order to remain the same” from the novel “The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, is particularly apt when considering the Labour Party’s relationship with the bosses and their lackies. It suggests that in order for a society or system to maintain its current state, it must adapt and … Continue reading
We’ve finally reached the moment supporters and migrant workers have been dying for. Say what you like about Qatar (or if you live there maybe don’t!), but attention now turns to the football. We can just enjoy the England victory over Iran and look forward to future games. Or can we? Should we? Qatar is … Continue reading
When Chile’s rejected constitution was drafted, the country looked to Switzerland for ideas on direct democracy. The rejected constitution was to replace the one used since the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, which had ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. In October 2019, large swathes of the Chilean population took to the streets to protest … Continue reading
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