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Time's up Theresa - Counterfire Freesheet March 2018

Brexit, Corbyn and the Labour right, gender pay gap, commodification of universities and more...
The government's stance on Salisbury is a big gamble - weekly briefing

Theresa May's Cold War revivalism is a high risk strategy for all of us, writes Alex Snowdon
Bristol marches to demand justice for Grenfell 9 months on

Ahead of the anniversary of the disaster the establishment will seek to depoliticise events, but we must mobilise in solidarity now more than ever, writes Tom Whittaker
The problem is jingoism, not conspiracism

Spurious national unity does not serve working people. The left must resist, argues Kevin Ovenden
The SNP, Russia and the turn to the establishment

Sturgeon's rhetoric goes against the spirit of the Scottish independence movement. The left must unite against the state, argues David Jamieson
Russia hysteria, the establishment, and the left

The establishment wants to create a consensus under the spurious cover of national unity. The left needs to rally in response, argues Kevin Ovenden
Spring budget: Business, as usual

The Tories have no answers to the problems facing British society
Time's up Theresa

With the country in chaos, we need change now - keep up the pressure!
We must say no to the single market

The Labour Campaign for the Single Market is a battering ram for the Labour right, argues Reuben Bard-Rosenberg
Saudi Prince not welcome: demonstrate against his visit

Statement from organisations opposing the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to the UK and urging people to join the demonstration tomorrow
Poll Tax 1990: the revolt that sank Thatcher - video

Tom Whittaker gives a sharp introduction on how Thatcher was toppled and what lessons activists today can learn in kicking the Tories out
Theresa May tries to unite party with vacuous Brexit speech

Theresa May has attempted to trump Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit speech but she still has no credibility
In defence of Stormzy

Following the right wing attacks on Stormzy's Brit Awards intervention, Julie Al-Hinai fights back with a letter to Amanda Platell
Brexit and change

As the next phase of Brexit kicks in, Brian Heron discusses what the arguments are and what underpins them
Europe: why retreat must not turn into defeat for the left - weekly briefing

Lindsey German analyses Jeremy Corbyn's speech on Brexit, as well as the importance of the UCU strike and the growing movement against the NRA in the US
What you can do to support the lecturers' strike

As the strike continues we must keep the pressure on, argues Chris Nineham
What does Corbyn's Brexit speech really mean?

Jeremy Corbyn has outlined the Labour party's position on Brexit - in particular, regarding the customs union - Martin Hall breaks it down
Lecturers' strike day one: A bad day for the casino

University strikers across the country are reporting the most successful and well supported industrial action for years
'They think we are weak - they could not be more wrong': Goldsmiths kicks off against pension cuts

On the first day of this historic strike, Goldsmiths lecturers show they mean business and are fighting to win
The why and what of a People’s Brexit

Labour should stick with its People's Brexit strategy argues John Rees, but it has to make it much clearer what this means in practice
Economic murder: homeless man dies outside Parliament

For seven years the Tory government has been waging economic terrorism against its own citizens - we must fight to kick them out, argues Steph Pike
Biggest ever strike in higher education? UCU members prepare to defend pensions

As education workers get ready to strike, Des Freedman, a professor at Goldsmiths University, tells us what we can do to support them
Brexit: the need for independent working-class, anti-capitalist politics

We build on the schism in capitalist politics resulting from Brexit divisions by putting anti-racism grounded in working class politics front and centre argues Kevin Ovenden
Lauri Love's victory against extradition

Lauri Love's triumph against extradition to the US is a victory and may well set a precedent for future cases argues Julie Al-Hinai
Blood on their hands: NHS marchers call time on Tories

The scale of the weekend’s emergency protest shows a movement that won’t wait for 2022, reports Jack Sherwood
Despatches from the Tory civil war – weekly briefing

It’s a mistake to allow ruling class divisions on the EU to be refracted onto our side, argues Lindsey German
Fund our NHS: Tens of thousands of people march through London - photos

Tens of thousands of people marched through London yesterday to call for more funding for the NHS and an end to privatisation. Shabbir Lakha reports
Homelessness: a crisis of epic proportions

The shocking rise in homelessness is caused by a party that governs in the interests of the rich
Neoliberalism has failed, the left can offer a political alternative

The Carillion and NHS crises lay bare the failures of neoliberalism; we must fight to end this market madness
Save the NHS - Counterfire Freesheet February 2018

The Tory manufactured crisis in the NHS, Carillion, Labour, Palestine, Grenfell and more...
All the President’s men are symbols of our times - weekly briefing

Charity begins at the Playboy Club for our capitalist class, writes Lindsey German
Scavenger capitalists - weekly briefing

Carillion’s spectacular demise reveals the brute vampirism at the heart of privatisation, writes Lindsey German
Residents told they can't be safe until they pay £2m by multimillionaire landlord

Freeholder forcing residents to pay £2m for their own safety is putting lives at risk by not removing Grenfell-style cladding from Croydon complex argues Shabbir Lakha
Carillion collapse: why we need to end privatisation of the NHS

The merry go round of rewarding private sector companies for profiting from our NHS must end along with the hand-in-glove approach it has with big business
Carillion: vampire capitalism stalks again

We have to challenge the idea that the private sector is fit to run our public services, and we can only do that with mass social protest, argues Richard Allday
Carillion: two kinds of bailout, two class interests

This can go one of two ways. Let's make sure it goes the way of the workers
The NHS crisis is deliberate

The ongoing crisis is manufactured as a precursor to further privatisation. Don't let the Tories fool you
Jeremy Hunt should have been sacked, not promoted

As part of her reshuffle, May has added Social Care to Jeremy Hunt's remit. The People's Assembly and Health Campaigns Together respond
NHS Emergency Demonstration - model resolution

The People's Assembly have drafted a model motion to submit to trade union branches, Trades Councils, CLPs and other campaign groups to support the NHS Emergency demonstration on Saturday 3 February
The antidote to a very weak but very nasty government - weekly briefing

Now is not the time for wait-and-see, even a small victory could break the back of this wretched regime, writes Lindsey German
Toby Young: How deeply has the rot set in?

The allegations of sexism and homophobia are piling up, and his time is running out
Toby Young: may contain offensive material

The views of Toby Young have no place in society, let alone education. Sack him now, argues Judy Cox
2018: the way forward

As we start the new year, Alex Snowdon looks back at the political developments of the last year with a view of what to expect from 2018
We were many: A review of 2017

Mark Perryman of Philosophy Football introduces their visual review of 2017
14 videos that prove Jeremy Corbyn won 2017

What a year it's been! Here's a roundup of some of the best political moments of 2017
Damian Green resigns: No strength or stability in May's government

Theresa May's deputy and key ally, Damian Green, resigning is clearly not reflective of strength - it's the opposite argues Jonathan Maunders
Another world is possible: Download new anti-Tory track today

Just one day left to get Captain Ska's "Sons and Daughters" onto the Official Christmas Charts and ensure the anti-austerity message is mainstream
How to expect the unexpected

It’s become a journalistic cliché to say that we live in times where the unexpected happens. But that doesn’t mean we have to wait on events, argues John Rees
Brexit: Friday’s deal hints at much, but says very little

Theresa May’s Brexit announcement on Friday was hailed as both a breakthrough and a betrayal. What has actually happened and what does it mean?
The Irish Question, the EU and the debate about borders - weekly briefing

The end of the first phase of Brexit negotiations is neither the restoring of Theresa May's fortunes nor an indication that the Irish situation is stable argues Lindsey German
Will the Irish question bring Theresa May down?

Not for the first time, the issues of Ireland and Europe are causing a massive crisis for the British government
Anti-Theresa May song could be No 1 at Christmas

We don't want the Tories relaxing over the holiday period, so let's get this to number one this Christmas
Theresa May went to Saudi to encourage, not to condemn

The government’s attempts at justification for its conduct in the Middle East are becoming more and more desperate, argues Chris Nineham
Theresa The Appeaser: Trump tweets and Britain First

Trump's tweets have dangerously promoted fascists and Theresa May's weak response exposes the nature of the special relationship with the US argues Shabbir Lakha
Extreme Podiatry: the situation for refugees in Calais and Dunkirk

The Jungle camp may have been demolished a year ago but refugees are still arriving in Calais and Dunkirk and suffering in intolerable conditions reports David Bailey
A life sentence of low wages and public sector cuts - weekly briefing

Despite dire forecasts for the economy and living standards, the Tories are continuing with more austerity. It can't go on argues Lindsey German
Reactions to Budget 2017: resisting Foodbank Britain

Despite heavy opposition and protests, Philip Hammond's budget continues with austerity. A short round up from Counterfire of some of the reactions.
A Scrooge Christmas on the cards - weekly briefing

Now is the time to turn the tables on the Victorian values embedded in our society, argues Lindsey German
Not fit to govern

We can't just wait for the government to implode. An insurgent Labour leadership at the head of the labour movement can bring real change now
Not fit to govern - Counterfire freesheet November/December 2017

Tory crisis, Catalonia, Universal credit, foreign policy, and more. Counterfire freesheet, November/December 2017
Friends of Israel: influencing British politics

The coverage of the Priti Patel affair has been largely focused on the breach of the Ministerial code, but it goes deeper than that argues Shabbir Lakha
The Israel Factor: Priti Patel and Emily Thornberry

Priti Patel's secret meetings have put Israeli influence in British politics in the spotlight, but we need a wider conversation, including about Emily Thornberry argues Shabbir Lakha
The Tories are falling apart, but we must act to push them out

To achieve a scenario where Theresa May poses the question ‘who rules?’ requires all of us to start moving
Saudi faction fight: break Britain's links

Mohammed bin Salman is no moderniser. Time to end the corrupt relationship with the House of Saud, argues Kevin Ovenden
A government that is not fit to govern at home or abroad

This government is rotten to the core, with a duplicitous Foreign Office representing the worst of it
Sex, power, and money: parliament and politics - weekly briefing

How far will this challenge to male privilege be allowed to go, asks Lindsey German
From London to Palestine with solidarity - photos

Marking the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, thousands of people marched in London to show solidarity with Palestine
Is Jeremy Corbyn ready to be Prime Minister: John Rees on TRT - video

At a roundtable discussion on TRT World, John Rees talks about Jeremy Corbyn, his leadership and performance at the last general election.
Universal Credit: pausing is not enough, abolish it

Universal credit is not about 'reform', it's about the Tories penalising the poor, argues Steph Pike
Theresa May's government is busy doing nothing, but we're still suffering - weekly briefing

The ruling party of the ruling class may be in limbo but our side has no time to lose, argues Lindsey German
Universal Credit: gross incompetence or calculated cruelty?

After the defeat for the government over its welfare reforms, we have to do everything we can to sweep it away
Now is the time to fight back - Counterfire Freesheet October 2017

Tories in crisis, Catalonia, German elections and more - Counterfire freesheet edition 21, October 2017
The seeds of their own destruction? - weekly briefing

The Tories are just about holding on out of fear for a Corbyn government, but as the crisis they're in grows they're falling apart argues Lindsey German
We must drive the Tories out

Only a mass popular movement can force the change needed
Why I took on Jacob Rees-Mogg and his despicable views on austerity

Shabbir Lakha explains why the People's Assembly protested Jacob Rees-Mogg and takes on some of the myths around austerity
Tories down and demoralised: time to hit them hard - weekly briefing

We can't simply wait for the Tories to collapse - this weak Tory government has to feel even more heat than it does already argues Lindsey German
May Day, May Day! The Tory ship is sinking

John Rees on the reasons for the Tory debacle and what comes next
A festival of resistance in Manchester as a united movement protests at the Tory conference

As the Tories demonstrated their cluelessness, people from across the country demonstrated that another world is possible
The most stunning pictures from the protest at the Tory party conference

As the Tories held their conference in Manchester, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in opposition to a government that is hanging on by a thread
The clock is ticking

As the Tories prepare to meet in Manchester, our side needs to keep its eyes on the prize
Tories out! May must go

We must build an organised opposition to the Tories
Tories out - Counterfire freesheet September 2017

Labour's Brexit dilemma, Trump and North Korea, and more - Counterfire freesheet edition 20, September 2017
Scottish independence: three years on from the vote

Class and the question of Scottish independence are inextricably linked, argues Chris Bambery
Big problems need some big answers: and this government has none

Piecemeal attempts to end the worst excesses of this hapless Tory government's destructive agenda are useless; we need real solutions argues Lindsey German
Surprise, surprise: Brexit and the general election – book extract

In this second extract from How the Establishment Lost Control Chris Nineham explains why the Brexit vote was such a serious defeat for the Tories and the whole ruling class
A very British coup: May's power grab

Theresa May lost her majority in June, but she's trying to use the Repeal bill to undemocratically cling on to power argues Josh Holmes
Scrap the Cap: Nurses take the fight to the Tories

Thousands of nurses protested outside Parliament against the 1% Pay cap, the fight is very much on reports Shabbir Lakha.
Employment tribunal fees: a supreme blow to the Tories

The win for Unison is something to celebrate, but we should avoid complacency
Britain's blossoming political crisis

Both mainstream parties will continue their convulsive evolution in the coming year, writes Brian Heron
Palestine is still the issue, now more than ever - weekly briefing

Let’s ensure that the increased Israeli oppression around the Al Aqsa mosque re-energises the BDS movement, argues Alex Snowdon
Can Vince Cable save the Lib Dems?

What does the future hold for the party?
Grenfell council meeting: adding insult to mortal injury

Anger at the council for its safety failures ran deep at Wednesday’s meeting, reports Deanna Ruane
Into battle: Manchester prepares for the upcoming Tory Party Conference

Mancunian activists are already laying the groundwork for October’s crucial demonstration, reports Martin Hall
'Not mere manslaughter, but murder': why we're still living with Victorian values - weekly briefing

The more things change, the more they stay the same: Lindsey German looks to Engels to help us understand the enormity of Grenfell
May's not-so-great Repeal Bill

The Tory mess is getting deeper, argues Jonathan Maunders
Theresa’s new deal for workers? Give me a break. A paid one preferably

Do the Tories really want to improve the lot of workers? Don't be silly
First the DUP, now Corbyn: Theresa May's inability to govern

May's time is up. Let's push her out
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia ruled lawful by High Court

Does anyone really believe Saudi Arabia respects international law? Today's High Court ruling fails to deliver truth argues Chris Nineham
Hamburg showed the emperor really doesn't have new clothes - weekly briefing

After a weekend of numerous mass mobilisations, Lindsey German analyses the growing mood to fight
Nurses find 'magic money tree' and deliver it to Department of Health

As the government flip-flops and flounders over the pay cap, nurses get their own back
We shouldn't wait for the government to fall, we should bring it down

Last weekend's demonstration once again showed that organisation is key in forcing change
This political moment will not last

Politics in this country has  shifted decisively to the left, but we must make the most of it
People power: thousands march to tell Theresa May she has to go

A hundred thousand people took to the streets on Saturday to oppose the Tories and put them on notice, Jonathan Maunders reports.
This is our time, but we have to organise - weekly briefing

The left is on the front foot - we can't let this moment pass
Ken Knight is the last person that should oversee Grenfell response

The retired firefighter that is set to chair the response to the Grenfell disaster has a history of implementing austerity, writes this London firefighter
May's DUP deal: divisions galore

The Prime Minister's deal with the DUP has significant implications, writes Chris Bambery
Labour councils must stop implementing Tory cuts

Times have changed and Labour-run councils need to stop implementing Tory cuts and make the needs of the people their priority, writes Mick Wattam
Grenfell is not an accident - video

A look at how the problems of class and austerity meant Grenfell could happen, with Judy Cox and Shabbir Lakha
Grenfell: The price of profit

The 'bonfire of regulations' has now taken on a chilling new meaning
Kensington and Chelsea: a rotten borough

The super-rich deputy leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council that has been a driving force of social cleansing in the borough. Judy Cox reports.
We need a new saying: 'safe as houses' just doesn't cut it anymore

Cladding being tested from buildings around the country since Grenfell have all failed so far - housing isn't safe any more.
Multiracial, working class unity in the fight to get justice for Grenfell Tower residents

The emergence of a united, multiracial working class has the power to deliver justice for Grenfell and get rid of the Tories, writes Tom Whittaker
Grenfell Tower fire: anger rising

With the death toll slowly rising but information still largely considered inaccurate, anger is growing. Julie Al-Hinai reports from the ground.
The Tories: a wretched apology for a government, clinging on to office - weekly briefing

This is a government whose time is up
Justice for Grenfell: on the streets

As the fallout from Grenfell continues, opposition to the Tories spreads, writes Shabbir Lakha
Ian Paisley and the DUP: the violent history of Theresa May’s new best friends

Chris Bambery looks at the origins of the Democratic Unionist Party and its links to loyalist paramilitary groups
The Grenfell Tower disaster exposes the deep class divide in our society

The tragedy highlights the contempt with which the Tories treat working class people
The Grenfell Tower fire could have been avoided: this government must be held responsible

The accountability for this tragedy goes all the way up to the government, writes Mona Kamal
The Tory crisis is the crisis of neoliberalism

The roots of their problem go deep, argues Dragan Plavšić
Theresa May is ‘a dead woman walking’ – but the fight is just beginning

The Conservatives’ ship may be sinking faster than expected, but we should be anything but complacent, writes Kara Bryan
The election which showed that class is back - Final Election briefing (for now)

All change - and things are shifting in our direction at last, writes Lindsey German
May's deal: return of the Irish Question

As Theresa May finalises her deal with the DUP, it will raise fundamental questions about Irish politics, writes Chris Bambery
The election result: What happened in Scotland?

A look at the difference in this election on either side of the border, from Chris Bambery
This was the result they said we could never see - Post-Election briefing

Blairism is dead and the left are back, now the real work begins, argues Lindsey German
The Result: a very good night for Labour - and for the left - Election briefing #34

A victory for Jeremy Corbyn that’s also a real advance for the working class, writes Lindsey German
Media bias: an election top 10

We take a look back at the media's worst moments throughout the election
Three reasons why Jeremy Corbyn beats Theresa May in responding to the terror attacks

We need a prime minister who can deliver a meaningful response to terrorism, writes John Westmoreland
Vote Labour, but don't stop there

Political consciousness in Britain has shifted, argues Jamie Wright
The election which only one party deserves to win - Election briefing #33

The tumult of the last few weeks is an indicator of far deeper and persistent divisions, argues Lindsey German
Win or lose, change has already come

John Rees on how to assess the election result
Some people still don't get it. Labour's surge is because of Corbyn

Whatever happens on Thursday, we need to get ready to take to the streets to defend a left wing government, or to force out a right wing one
Would you trust this woman with your security? Seriously? - Election briefing #32

The chickens are truly coming home to roost for Theresa May as she approaches the final hurdle, writes Lindsey German
Theresa May's time-to-get-tough approach falls flat

Theresa May's attempt to look strong and stable in response to the tragedy on Saturday night has failed argues Chris Nineham
Theresa May doesn't seem to have any answers, and her scapegoating of Corbyn isn't working - election briefing #31

The tories are flapping: they have underestimated Corbyn and the class he represents, observes Lindsey German
Trump, May and Farage: the roll of shame - Election briefing #30

As campaigning enters its final stretch, right wing reaction is plumbing new depths, writes Lindsey German
Through my eyes: the social care crisis

John Rees writes about how the social care crisis hit his family
This wasn't supposed to happen - Election briefing #29

The mainstream media's "facts" about this election are rapidly revealing themselves to be self-serving prejudices, notes Lindsey German
Apoplexy at Daily Mail about biased audience: bias is their job, after all – Election briefing #28

The disarray of the so-called “natural party of government” is clear for all to see, writes Lindsey German
Bristol want the Tories out

Bristol's carnival-esque demonstration against NHS privatisation put the Tories on trial
It's the Empress who has no clothes, not Jeremy Corbyn - Election briefing #27

The Tories’ threadbare campaign has their jitters rising swiftly to the surface, observes Lindsey German
On balance, the Tories don't deserve to win – Election briefing #26

As the Tories flounder towards Plan B, Corbyn strides into the mainstream, notes Lindsey German
Trump and Nato: a dangerous alliance

It's been a significant week in the murky history of Nato, writes Shabbir Lakha
The war party has a lot to answer for - Election briefing #25

We should demand honest accounting when it comes to links between domestic terrorism and overseas military intervention, writes Lindsey German
Theresa the Granny’s house snatcher

The Tories' inept flailing around on their social care plans shows that the market can't solve the problem
Why Jeremy Corbyn can win

Corbyn can win this - Shabbir Lakha gives six reasons why
The Threat from May

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We cannot allow terror threats to undermine democracy - Election briefing #24

Try as she might, Theresa May’s high office manoeuvring cannot conceal her complicity and weakness, writes Lindsey German
Dementia tax u-turn: Theresa May’s contempt for the electorate

Theresa May has done something that no party leader has done before - discarding a manifesto pledge days after it was announced
Solidarity not scapegoating is how to defeat terrorism - Election briefing #23

There is no escape from the horrors of imperialism, at home or abroad, argues Lindsey German
The general election and our struggle for a better society

Whatever the result on 8 June, the fight continues to create the kind of society we want and need
Our fight against the Tories is a fight against racism

The Conservatives are scapegoating Muslims, ethnic minorities and migrants to justify their unpopular policies
Something is happening here, but you don't know what it is, do you, Mr Jones? – Election briefing #21

Jeremy Corbyn is defying the media and chiming with the working class, writes Lindsey German
Vote Labour and prepare to fight

As the election approaches, we have a momentous fight on our hands
Sod the old, sod the young

The Tories will make life worse for us all, whatever our age
Student to student: why this time you must vote

People are cynical about politics, and with good reason, but this election is different, writes student Jamie Wright
The BBC and impartiality - media watch

The media can only ignore Jeremy Corbyn's surging campaign for so long, writes Des Freedman
Out on the streets, Corbyn is drawing a crowd

As Jeremy Corbyn visits Southall, Morgan Daniels reports on a campaign that is gaining momentum
Property owning democracy, anyone? – Election briefing #20

Theresa May’s Poundland Thatcher isn’t convincing anyone, argues Lindsey German
The genie of radicalism is out of the bottle

Labour's manifesto marks a break from neoliberalism and the establishment's reaction to it shows that they are scared.
Tory manifesto isn't greater fairness between generations, it's an attack on every generation – Election briefing #19

This cruel and regressive Tory manifesto gives another spur to the left, argues Lindsey German
Tories of the world unite: why Theresa May's "workers' rights" are anything but

As Theresa May tries to appeal to working class voters, Chris Bambery takes a look at the reality behind the rhetoric
Is there any war you don't support Theresa May?

Corbyn is wrongly labelled a pacifist by the Tories and the media, but his opposition to unnecessary war without end is in stark contrast to Theresa May's endless warmongering
A change is gonna come: these policies are a real alternative - Election briefing #18

Labour have produced a class-based programme that we can all get behind, writes Lindsey German
What exactly is wrong with taxing the rich and the corporations? - Election briefing #17

Let’s start challenging inequality in the here-and-now, argues Lindsey German
If you believe the Tories on this, you'll believe anything - Election briefing #16

Theresa May's pitch to working class voters is laughable, argues Lindsey German
Corbyn's opposition to endless war is his greatest strength

Jeremy Corbyn's wide-ranging speech on the threat of global war is a lesson to us all
What’s worse than an election expenses scandal? Letting them get away with it…

There’s a whole system of power that needs to change here, writes Jonathan Maunders
A manifesto that is anything but chaotic - Election briefing #14

Popular policies take centre stage and Labour forward with one serious misstep, writes Lindsey German
Theresa May knows all about the Nasty Party: she's leading it – Election briefing #13

War, fraud and feather-nesting: business as usual for the Tories, notes Lindsey German
Is Theresa May a secret Marxist? - Election briefing #12

What’s behind Tory claims that privatisation cannot deliver fair energy prices, asks Lindsey German
Four weeks to turn this around - Election briefing #11

Fighting to win and shifting the terrain on to our issues are the left’s urgent tasks, writes Lindsey German
Does it matter that UKIP have been defeated?

The obvious answer isn't so obvious to some on the left, argues John Rees
Thoughts on the local election results

Let's get on with getting the Tories out
Lies, damned lies and local elections - Election briefing #10

No one said it was going to be easy, but we must continue the fight, argues Lindsey German
The good news, the bad news, and five weeks is a long time in politics - Election briefing #09

Ukip’s demise is nurturing the Tories for now but this should not diminish Labour’s fight, argues Lindsey German
Does Empress Theresa realise this is an election, not a coronation? - Election briefing #08

Tory imperial pretension cannot conceal their damage and weakness, notes Lindsey German
Bad press day? Headlines when it’s a black leftwing woman - Election briefing #07

Is the interview with Diane Abbott really such big news, asks Lindsey German
Tories in a double bind over triple locks and taxes – Election briefing #05

What are the Tories going to do about taxes, asks Lindsey German
Right, left and centre: how the battle will shape up – Election briefing #04

As parliament rises until after the election, it's worth looking at where we are, writes Lindsey German
Is there a Tory revival in Scotland?

An analysis of what is going on across the border, from Chris Bambery
The nuclear question: Tory warmongers’ first strike

The case against a trigger-happy Prime Minister
Sturgeon plays the Thatcher card in Scotland

In the absence of an alternative to the left, will the SNP be seen as the best shield to protect the Scottish people?
Tactical voting: the left must reject any anti-Tory electoral pact with the Lib Dems

The left must help to build a massive and radical Labour campaign to beat the Tories - there can be no broad alliance with the Lib Dems
Bring it on

We need to make Theresa May's election gamble her last, argues John Rees
Is Britain breaking up? - video

With Scottish independence looking more likely, and murmurings in Northern Ireland too, Tom Griffiths looks at the prospects for Britain breaking up
Now is the time for nurses to fight back!

As the government insults NHS staff once again, on the ground, a serious fightback is on the cards
The movement is growing: teaching assistants on the front foot in Durham

Durham teaching assistants brought together people from across the country in a huge show of solidarity
Article 50: how we can shape a People's Brexit

As Theresa May signs off Article 50, Lindsey German takes a look at where we stand
The fight is on: campaigning for an independent Scotland starts now

What now in the campaign for Scottish independence?
Brexit and EU citizens: the real fight starts now

Theresa May can now trigger Article 50, the Tories vote against guaranteeing right to stay for EU citizens and our fight continues argues Shabbir Lakha
Double or quits: Scottish independence on the march

Once again a challenge to the union can provide space for proper oppositional forces to develop, argues Brian Heron
Damaging, not dull: why Hammond's budget punishes the poor

The Spring Budget shows that the Tories are still pushing an agenda of austerity that benefits the rich and punishes the poor argues Chris Nineham
Why nurses will be so angry at this budget: NHS and resistance

As Philip Hammond puts tax cuts before the NHS in his budget, we print this speech from Saturday's brilliant ourNHS demo by nurse militant Danielle Tiplady
NHS: the fight of our lives is on

The NHS remains our prime battle in the war against austerity, asserts Cameron Panting
Trump and May: a special kind of relationship

What does Theresa May's and Donald Trump's 'special relationship' really mean?
Corbyn got it right over Article 50

Support for the Brexit bill is an essential prerequisite for effective opposition to a Tory Brexit
Fight to save our NHS

The NHS is in a crisis the Tories created
Only a People‘s Brexit will bring the change we need

We need to get organised in order to avert the economic and ecological disaster that the Tories' Brexit will cause
What PMQs told us about Brexit and the NHS

In this week's Prime Minister's Questions, Corbyn and May battled on Brexit and the NHS. Cameron Panting takes a look at the reality behind the rhetoric
What's going on with the Teaching Assistants' strike action?

The Durham Teaching Assistants' dispute has been going on for some time now, Tony Dowling speaks to Megan Charlton to find out what it's all about

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