In the Red Corner
To celebrate Black History Month, we remember Len Johnson – the Manchester boxer denied a title shot because of his race who went on to become a left-wing radical.
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Rae Deer is an economist and freelance writer.
The Tories’ Lobbying Bonanza
This week’s Tory Party conference featured a perp walk of corporate ghouls – from public service privatisers to gig economy scammers and arms industry lobbyists – rubbing shoulders with government ministers.
Saving Harland and Wolff
The government said Harland and Wolff wasn’t worth saving. But today it has a future – thanks to its workers’ refusal to give in.
Hobsbawm’s Last Work
Marxist historian Eric Hobsbawm died seven years ago today. Here we remember his final book, How to Change the World.
How Neoliberalism Created the Populist Backlash
By empowering the market to erode social institutions, neoliberalism set up a backlash against citizens being downgraded to mere consumers.
The Mindfulness Industry
The new book, ‘McMindfulness,’ explores how mindfulness became capitalism’s spirituality.
A Country without Solidarity?
Poland is the only EU state with no left in its parliament – but a new electoral alliance hopes to revive its once-powerful left-wing tradition.
Spain’s Divided Left
After April’s general election it looked like Spain would have its first left-wing coalition government since the 1930s. Instead, the country heads to new elections with the Left more divided than ever.
What Ending Universal Credit Means
A disabled activist who has lived with the realities of Universal Credit explains why Labour’s announcement that it intends to scrap the scheme is a life-changing policy.
Winning the Argument on Bargaining
A new Europe-wide campaign by IndustriALL aims to persuade workers and society at large of the benefits of being covered by a collective agreement.
Medicines for the Many
In the UK and across the world Big Pharma is ripping off public health systems and denying patients vital medicines. This week, Labour showed there is an alternative.
Civic Defence
Museums, art galleries and libraries in the North of England have been all but crippled by austerity. But many are still fighting to keep culture open to the people.
This Crisis Can Only Be Settled with a General Election
In his speech to Annual Conference, Jeremy Corbyn calls on Labour’s members to rise to the challenge of defeating Boris Johnson – and says the Left’s “years of defeat are coming to an end.”
Freedom from the Market
Today’s announcement that Labour will back Universal Basic Services in the next election is a landmark in the fight to curb the influence of the market over our lives.
Lula’s Letter to Labour Conference
Imprisoned former Brazilian President Lula sends a message of solidarity to Labour Party conference – and warns of the danger of the rising far-right across the world.
The Future Can Be Socialist
Ahead of the upcoming general election, John McDonnell urges Labour activists to be ready for “enormous resistance from an establishment that is terrified of a socialist government.”
It’s Time for Labour to Back the Four-Day Week
A CWU motion to this weekend’s Labour conference calls for the party to support a four-day working week, and help workers see the benefits of automation.
Why Was I Banned from Labour Conference?
Yesterday, Extinction Rebellion activist and elected Labour Party delegate Sam Knights was banned by police from entering Annual Conference. Here, he tells his story.
The Return of the Tribune Rally
This weekend the Tribune Rally returns to Annual Conference. A former editor of Tribune looks back at some of the highlights from rallies past.
Art for the Climate Strike
Ahead of today’s climate strike, Labour Party Graphic Designers have released a series of designs to illustrate the socialist alternative to climate catastrophe.