The Last Social Democrat
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated on this day in 1986. He was the last social democratic leader to really believe in a world beyond capitalism.
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Covid-19 Shows Corbyn Was Right About Public Broadband
After the 2019 election, Labour was mocked for supporting free, public and high-quality broadband – but as millions struggle without full fibre through lockdown, the idea has never looked better.
How Priti Patel Became Queen of the Authoritarian Right
Questions of police brutality have put the Home Secretary's politics under increased scrutiny in the last month – but her record shows a much longer history of ruthlessness.
Wales Shows There’s an Alternative to Right-Wing Government
Welsh Labour's governing agreement with Plaid Cymru includes plans to expand free school meals, work toward a National Care Service and fight the housing crisis – proof that there is an alternative to Tory misrule.
The Tour de France Has Always Been Political
The Tour de France, which arrives home today, is held up as a symbol of national unity. In reality, it's been a site of widespread protest since its inception – exposing the fragility of the consensus politics France's ruling class is now desperate to hold together.
President Higgins Is Right – Ireland Should Defend its Neutrality
Today’s slanted 'Security Forum' is the latest in a long-running effort to water down Ireland’s historic neutrality – it must be opposed by anyone committed to peace and diplomacy.
The Last Social Democrat
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated on this day in 1986. He was the last social democratic leader to really believe in a world beyond capitalism.
The Fight to Kill the Bill Isn’t Over
The Tories' racist anti-protest bill isn't yet law. We can still fight against its worst elements – and against the creeping authoritarianism that produced it.
Western Sahara Is Still Fighting for Freedom
As NATO powers declare unwavering support for Ukrainian self-determination, they are quietly abandoning the people of Western Sahara to Morocco's brutal military occupation.
‘Come What May, We’re Here to Stay’: Remembering the Asian Youth Movements
From the 1960s to the '80s, the Asian Youth Movements organised against racists and the far-right on Britain's streets. Speaking to Tribune, the activists behind those efforts call for that flame to be reignited.
‘Come What May, We’re Here to Stay’: Remembering the Asian Youth Movements
From the 1960s to the '80s, the Asian Youth Movements organised against racists and the far-right on Britain's streets. Speaking to Tribune, the activists behind those efforts call for that flame to be reignited.
Gambling on Growth
Without shifting the balance of wealth and power between workers and bosses, Rachel Reeves is banking on economic growth to make everyone richer. But if this fails and living standards continue to decline, it will be the far right that benefits.
The Fake Transport Revolution
Far from fixing Britain's broken transport system, the Tories' much-vaunted 'transport revolution' doesn't even cover their own cuts – and falls miles short of the transformation the country needs.
The Pandemic of Global Inequality
As rich countries stockpile Covid vaccine doses and protect the interests of Big Pharma while poor countries are forced to wait years for treatments, it's never been clearer how global injustice threatens all of our health.
Nottingham’s Buses Show that Public Ownership Works
Since Thatcher's Transport Act in 1985, Nottingham is one of the few cities whose bus routes have remained in public ownership. The result? A satisfaction rate far above the national average.
Building the Workers’ Republics
If the Left is to recover from its defeats, it will need a presence in workers’ daily lives – and examples of how a socialist society can provide a better future.