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The Contest for Symbols National flags are never the harmless décor of public life; they are contested territory. From 1970s National Front marches to today’s Raise the Colours displays, competing factions race to drape themselves in the Union Jack and St George’s Cross. Yet no single interest can truly “own” these emblems. These flags belong … Continue reading
4,655 words, 25 minutes read time. Introduction:At dawn on a Friday in June 2025, Israeli warplanes struck deep into Iran, bombing dozens of nuclear and military sites. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the operation as necessary for Israel’s very survival, after claiming Iran had breached its nuclear obligations. Within hours, Iran retaliated with volleys of … Continue reading
The UK government is spending billions on expanding the prison system, despite clear evidence that incarceration fails to reduce crime or rehabilitate offenders. With plans to create 20,000 new prison places by 2031, the cost of this expansion is projected to reach at least £10.1 billion, overshooting its initial budget by more than £4.2 billion. … Continue reading
471 words, 2 minutes read time. Sixteen non-violent Just Stop Oil protesters, handed harsh sentences since July, are set to receive a historic collective hearing before the Court of Appeal next year. This extraordinary development, announced Saturday, signals an opportunity to question the fairness of the punitive measures and their implications for democracy. The mass … Continue reading
376 words, 2 minutes read time. Reform UK is gaining ground in local elections. The populist party, led by Nigel Farage, has managed to attract voters from both the Conservatives and Labour. Its recent successes in council by-elections could signal trouble for the established parties. In Kent’s Greenhithe and Knockhall ward, Reform UK won with … Continue reading
1,838 words, 10 minutes read time. Welcome to Union News, your guide to what’s happening in the UK trade union and labour movement. Reporting is by Pat Harrington and music is by Tim Bragg. In this week’s episode: Byron Court Primary School Faces Privatisation Battle Amid Harris Federation Controversy, Retail Sales Take a Drenching: Heavy … Continue reading
THIRDWAY THINK-TANK | The Voice of the Radical Centre 