Unmasking western imperialism, trade unions vs Reform, opposing Starmer’s identity card authoritarianism, interview with BFAWU President Ian Hodson, getting Your Party started, the French and Italian general strikes and more in this month’s Counterfire freesheet
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Walk-out at Mercedes plant, Berlin-Marienfelde, 3 July 2026. Photo: Jakob Waidner
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Video
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Rosa Luxemburg on the Mass Strike
News
Striking hospital ancillaries celebrate victory, Berlin, 23 June 2026. Photo: Ray Ferris
10 Jul 2026
Another big win for hospital workers in Berlin
Analysis
Marine Le Pen. Photo: Remi Noyon / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
10 Jul 2026
France: Marine Le Pen to run for president despite guilty verdict
Freesheet
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