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Theatrically brilliant Fuck the Polar Bears gets across the claustrophobia of family life—but don’t pity the miserable rich, says Tomáš Tengely-Evans

As Tory chancellor George Osborne drummed up British business links in China last week, one of its dissidents opened a major exhibition at London’s Royal Academy.

Socialist Worker takes a look at a selection of upcoming events for this year’s Black History Month. For more go to blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Divisions between the left and right within the Labour Party are big news. They flow from a compromise that lies at the heart of the party, writes Tomáš Tengely-Evans

Political pressure is growing in Saudi Arabia after over 700 pilgrims were crushed to death last week

It took a week. Asked about the allegation that he put his penis in the mouth of a dead pig, David Cameron said, “Everyone can see why the book was written and everyone can see straight through it.

Students have been affected by the election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader and the atmosphere of hope it has created. 

Activists are gearing up to confront the Conservatives in Manchester, reports Tomáš Tengely-Evans

The death of a two month old baby boy last week who lived in a car in Dorset with his homeless parents underlined the shocking extent of Britain’s housing crisis.

Strikers at the National Gallery marked their 100th strike day with a day of action called by the TUC today, Thursday. PCS leader Mark Serwotka said pressure from the strike and the support mean ongoing talks could be “moving towards a settlement”.

Thousands marched through Athens last Saturday to mark two years since Nazis murdered anti-racist rapper Pavlos Fyssas.

I just returned from a Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees solidarity delegation to Greece.