For any objective observer of British politics, Michael Gove’s new definition of ‘extremism’ is only remarkable for the absence of any mention of his own
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By William F Warde The recently announced elections to the USDAW (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) national executive committee give a snapshot of
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Letter: The role of the trade union bureaucracy.
By Steve McKenzie (Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley Unite Community)[Photo Credit AP/Matt Dunham] In the Bulletin of the Left Opposition, November/December 1929, Leon Trotsky wrote, “The
By Maureen Wade Chair, Birmingham UNISON Retired Members Section March 8 marks International Working Women’s Day, and as it is the 40th anniversary of the
By Cain O’Mahony There has been shock amongst the political diaspora that senior Conservatives – a former Prime Minister, a Vice-Chair of the party, a
By Michael Roberts Last week I attended a book launch at the London School of Economics on behalf of Liam Byrne, a Blairite Labour MP,
Left Horizons does not fully support the programme and perspectives of the Newham Socialist Labour group, but we feel it is important, as a basic
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The Miners’ Strike of 1984-5: a heroic struggle – a bitter defeat.
Ray Goodspeed provides an overview which sets the scene for the strike that became a defining experience for a generation of socialists and trade unionists.
By Maureen Wade, (Chair, Birmingham UNISON retired members section, personal capacity) Birmingham City Council has announced the largest local authority budget cuts in history. Jobs
Report from Dave Putson Supporters of Julian Assange have been at the High Court two days running now, where he is fighting against extradition to
