After various incarnations as UKIP and the Brexit Party, Reform UK has become a major force in British politics. The Reform Party is the political vehicle of Nigel Farage, a longstanding political operator on the right of British politics who, although he has only just entered Parliament, has already exercised a huge influence on British … Continue reading What’s Reform UK’s Game? Editorial
Month: March 2025
Trump cancels the New World Order
Pat Walsh Did you know that President Trump is cancelling the New World Order the US proclaimed in the 1990s – starting with the last and most disastrous of its projects, the advance into the Ukraine? President Trump and his revolutionary band (Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz, Steve Witkoff, General Kellogg and Pete Hegseth) have hit … Continue reading Trump cancels the New World Order
Ukraine and the Supply of Russian Gas to Europe
Ukraine and the supply of Russian gas to Europe - the European Commission and national sovereignty over energy By Eamon Dyas In the aftermath of the fall of the Soviet Union the West became intoxicated by the prospect of Russia’s opening up its natural resources to Western business interests. This was represented at the time as a victory for the policies of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher and it was only fitting thatthe version of capitalism that took the lead in converting Russia to free market economics was the onerepresented by both these … Continue reading Ukraine and the Supply of Russian Gas to Europe
Trade unions
Dave Gardner It is generally agreed that you are more likely to be successful in achieving your aims if you work with others to achieve those that you have in common. This is the basis of social life. Individuals who share a common interest are more likely to realise that interest if they work together. … Continue reading Trade unions
Notes on the News
By Gwydion M. Williams East Ukraine: Invisible People Putin’s Modest Appetite Vance Orders Europe: Do It My Way Billionaires: Wealth Accumulators, not Wealth Creators Snippets Germany: a Nation Once Again? Germany’s Left Links and Alternatives Canada An Unwanted Example? Russia’s Narrow Escape Poland Stops Pretending to Like Ukrainians You Want the Law, But the Law … Continue reading Notes on the News
Palestine Links, March 2025
Palestinians in Egypt fear for return amid Trump uncertainty (Reem Sleem, Electronic Intifada, 27 February 2025) ICC urged to investigate Biden’s personal role in Gaza genocide (Ali Abunimah, Electronic Intifada, 26 February 2025) Tough return to harsh reality (Abdallah al-Naami, Electronic Intifada, 26 February 2025) By pulling Gaza film, BBC shows it cannot stand up … Continue reading Palestine Links, March 2025
Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance
BSW Newsletter, 27 February 2025 After the German General Election. [LA notes: BSW gained 4.97% of the popular vote. They need 5% to qualify to enter the Bundestag. Note how unique they are: the only socialist, non-authoritarian, non-imperialist party in German politics.] This is the newsletter of Sahra Wagenknecht, Member of the German Bundestag. In … Continue reading Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance
China Talks Peace and Good Sense
Labour Affairs is reprinting the address of Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China to the 61st Munich Security Conference. In his address Wang Yi sets out the principles for international relations: Equal treatment of nations. Respect for international law. Practice of multilateralism (i.e. look for solutions that respect the interests of all … Continue reading China Talks Peace and Good Sense
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