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Crisis of political elite caused election losses

Local elections in England last week reflected a deep crisis of mainstream politics

Security leak farce and Gavin Williamson sacking shows Tory weakness

In many ways Gavin Williamson, the sacked Tory defence secretary, is a preposterous figure. As chief whip, he helped Theresa May become prime minister. Promoted to defence secretary in November 2017, he struck hawkish poses.

The right smear Corbyn because they hate his anti-imperialism

The latest smear of antisemitism against Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is another attempt to discredit the left and its opposition to war.

A climate of inaction by politicians over the planet

After a week of protests during the “International Rebellion” for climate change, political leaders have agreed to talks with the Extinction Rebellion (XR) direct action group.

Nazi Tommy Robinson - a threat we must stop

Tommy Robinson is a danger to Muslims, minorities and working class people. Everyone has to make sure he isn’t elected as an MEP for the North West of England on 23 May.

The Brexit Party aims to strengthen the far right - don’t be a fool for Farage

There are two common mistakes about Brexit. The first is that it is necessarily a coherent right wing project about achieving an even more radical form of neoliberalism than currently prevails in Britain.

Vote for Labour in local elections

Local elections will take place in 248 English councils on Thursday of next week.

Turn up the heat on the system burning our planet

Extinction Rebellion (XR) has been a stunning success. Its action has helped to expose the urgency of the threat posed by climate change—and insisted that tackling it cannot be postponed.

Extinction Rebellion marks a watershed - don’t miss the boat of climate rebellion

I’m sure there are very many people who feel the Extinction Rebellion (XR) protests in London over Easter mark a watershed.

Signs of democracy

Ordinary people have responded in a huge variety of ways to the political and economic crisis ravaging the system.

Militant mass action can change the system

The Extinction Rebellion (XR) revolt this week is inspiring. Crucially, like the school students’ climate strikes, it has seen a move from words to action.

Are the Tories facing an existential crisis?

Jean-Paul Sartre wrote a brilliant novel called The Reprieve, set during the Munich crisis of September 1938. He showed how the agreement that ended the crisis solved nothing, simply postponing the outbreak of the Second World War by a year.

A badge of honour—not a Marx of shame

Theresa May’s appeal to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to resolve her Brexit crisis has infuriated many Tories.

The lethal logic of profit

Aeroplane firm Boeing admitted last week that its faulty planes are to blame for deadly crashes.

Intervention in Libya means more horror

For once a Tory has told the truth about Britain’s wars. Foreign office minister Mark Field admitted in parliament on Monday that Britain’s interventions in Libya have had “calamitous outcomes”.