How Starmer Abandoned Left-Wing Economics
Keir Starmer claims ‘difficult choices’ have forced him to abandon his progressive economic agenda – but it’s yet another sign that Labour plans to do little to threaten the establishment.
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Bertrand Russell: The Philosopher-Englishman
In memory of the philosopher Bertrand Russell, we republish Michael Foot’s tribute to ‘the incorrigible dissenter, the foremost sceptic and exponent of free thought throughout the last half-dozen decades.’
No to the Cane
In 1972, ten thousand kids walked out of school in Britain to protest corporal punishment — and force authorities to change the law.
The Strike to Save Local Journalism
The strikes against cuts to regional radio and newspapers are about more than just saving jobs – the fight to protect local journalism is a fight to defend democracy.
Unionising Amazon
Amazon could be forced to recognise a trade union in Britain for the first time following a groundbreaking campaign at the company’s Coventry site – proof that organising can succeed even in the most hostile of environments.
Remembering James Connolly
We remember James Connolly’s contributions to revolutionary socialism and anti-colonialism.
‘I Can Neither Be Silent Nor Live’: Remembering Szmul Zygielbojm
On this day in 1943, the Bundist leader Szmul Zygielbojm committed suicide in London after learning the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising had been crushed – a final act of protest against the world’s indifference towards the mass murder of European Jews.
Interest Rate Hikes Are Drowning Us in Debt
Today’s interest rate hike will force millions of households to borrow just to make ends meet while doing nothing to curb inflation caused by the rich. We need a debt write off to escape the cost of living crisis.
Bob Gillespie (1937-2023)
The lessons Bob Gillespie learnt in the tenements of 1930s Glasgow inspired a remarkable life dedicated to improving workers’ lives here and across the world. He was one of Scotland’s finest socialists.
Lula is Challenging Western Dominance
Lula da Silva used his state visit to Britain to champion the interests of the Global South, urge diplomacy over militarism and condemn the persecution of Julian Assange – a sign of Brazil’s new role on the world stage.
Eddie Lopez: A Socialist Life
Tribune remembers Eddie Lopez, a long-time Labour Party activist, socialist, and subscriber to this magazine, who passed away in February.
Cultural Change
This issue is Owen Hatherley’s last as Culture editor. We pay tribute to Owen’s four years of outstanding curatorship — and look forward to his new role as a Tribune columnist.
Forget the Business Section
Tribune is proud to announce our new industrial correspondent, Taj Ali, and a new section dedicated to labour issues in each print issue.
The Lost Tribe: What Happened to Fleet Street’s Industrial Correspondents?
Tribune’s industrial reporter Taj Ali talks to the former industrial correspondent Nicholas Jones about the past and the future of industrial reporting.
The War on Posties
Royal Mail occupies a unique role in Britain’s national life. Its more than 115,000 posties are woven into the social fabric of every community they serve. But today these workers are engaged in a battle for their future — against an employer determined to transform the company into a zero-hour courier.
When Unions Killed the Bill
In 1971, the Tories introduced landmark anti-worker legislation — but trade unions refused to obey and ultimately forced the government to back down.
When Tribune Backed the Boycott
In 1959, the African National Congress called for a boycott of South African goods as part of an international effort to bring down the apartheid regime. Tribune was the first paper in Britain to back their call.
Democracy for Some
Israel is in the midst of mass protests against its new government’s authoritarianism. But is democracy worth saving for Israelis when it is denied to Palestinians?
The Boycott Ban Is a Threat to Democracy
The government’s anti-boycott bill is an attack on our political freedoms – and while it currently targets solidarity with Palestine, its ramifications apply to every social justice campaign.
From Panthers to Palestine
In both Britain and the US, a shared history of oppression inspired a history of Black-Palestinian solidarity – and spurred an international struggle against racism and imperialism.