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Ko Leik Pya

Ko Leik Pya works as a teacher and writer in the UK and Myanmar. He writes here under a pseudonym.

How Junior Doctors Will Win in Scotland

After securing a 17.4% pay rise and agreements on pay restoration, Scotland’s junior doctors have called off strikes. Why isn’t this happening nationally? Because the Tories are blocking the deal the NHS needs.

How Britain Crushed Democracy in Iran

70 years ago today, Mohammed Mossadegh was overthrown for wanting Iran’s oil to be in the hands of its people. The coup was organised by BP, the CIA, and the British state – which still refuses to discuss its role to this day.

The Radical Politics of Star Trek

Star Trek envisioned a world beyond capitalism, racism and oppression where technology is harnessed to end all forms of exploitation and injustice – its lessons remain as relevant as ever.

How Luton Town Fans Saved Their Football Club

A 9-year climb from non-league to top-flight football is just one part of the Luton story. After the club was almost destroyed by previous owners, fans took back control – and provided an alternative to the corporate domination of football.

Inside the Beeb

I’ve seen first-hand how the BBC uses notions of ‘neutrality’ to shape a news landscape that bolsters the establishment and sidelines dissenting views, writes an anonymous journalist.

Can Jamie Driscoll Win?

After his ousting by the Labour Party, left-wing mayor Jamie Driscoll has raised £100k for an independent re-election campaign – Stats for Lefties explores his prospects.