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2,500 racists march through London in a display of far right unity

Around 2,500 racists marched through central London on Saturday in another sign of the growing confidence of the British far right on the streets.

Beat Positive

In 1987, while British pop music was dominated by the coma-inducing sounds of Rick Astley and Shakin’ Stevens, hip hop was getting busy planning global domination.

After protests, Trump retreats, but bitter attacks on migrants continue

Trump says he has ended the policy of separating children and parents at the US-Mexico border, but children may still be detained indefinitely with their parents

Unison union conference sees revolt against leadership

The Unison union national conference erupted in chanting and cries of “democracy” on Wednesday after union leaders attempted to quash revolt over a controversial motion.

Anger after Rashan Charles inquest verdict

An inquest into the death of Rashan Charles has delivered a verdict of “accidental death” in an inquest that Rashan’s family have branded a farce.

Labour and union leaders say, ‘Protest against the Nazis’

Labour shadow ministers Diane Abbott and John McDonnell are calling on people to take to the streets against supporters of jailed Nazi Tommy Robinson.

John McDonnell pledges council housing - but Labour is divided

The Labour Party can’t agree on housing policy just as the Grenfell Tower fire has highlighted the urgent need to address the crisis.

Biggest strike of year could be on the cards in the civil service

PCS union members are fighting hard to secure a big Yes vote in the run up to the ballot closing on 23 July

University workers push for struggle at special union conference

UCU union members were set to attend a special higher education sector conference in Manchester on Thursday.

Rashan Charles struggled to breathe after being restrained, inquest hears

An inquest into the death of Rashan Charles last week heard from witnesses to his restraint by a police officer.

Education round up: Parents join picket lines in Springfield

Workers at Springfield School in Birmingham are continuing to hold three?day strikes every week in a dispute over the threat of redundancies.

Bakers union vows to fight Donald Trump and the far right

The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (Bfawu) held its annual conference last week.

Pensioners’ Parliament backs rail strikes

The annual Pensioners Parliament, held in Blackpool from 12 to 14 June, gave strong support to workers who are fighting back.

Hundreds of Wigan health workers plan to escalate strikes against outsourcing

Hundreds of health workers resisting the threat of outsourcing in Wigan borough plan to launch a five-day strike from Thursday of next week.

Reports round up: 200 march to demand Orgreave inquiry

Baggage handlers and ground crew at London Gatwick Airport have scored a pay victory following their strike in March.

SNP walkout reflects mood for Scottish independence

By walking out of parliament during the Brexit debates at Westminster last week Scottish National Party (SNP) MPs forced themselves to the top of news bulletins in Scotland.