Features

The Grunwick strike 50 years on

Frank Hansen reflects on the significance of a mainly Asian women-led strike and lessons to be learned During the 1970s I was active in Brent...

Green jobs and people front and centre

Julie Ward on a new grassroots energy initiative in County Durham As global conflicts continue to hike up energy prices ordinary people seem powerless, constantly...

Back To Progressive Alliance?

Victor Anderson says the question now is what sort of alliance could work? The mismatch between voters’ wishes and the voting system is increasingly clear,...

Ukrainian Union Leaders Speak in London – 27 August Rally – Zaporizhia NPP Rep

Dear Comrades, I am writing to update you about an important Ukraine Solidarity Campaign rally taking place on Thursday, 27 August at 5:30pm in Central London. We shall announce the venue shortly We are honoured to...

The realists are getting radical

Pablo John says the Mainstream member consultation policy ideas will become the driving force of change Earlier this year, Mainstream did something unusual for a...

Renters advance but more support is needed

Roger Jarman says the Renters’ Rights Act is a step in the right direction but nothing more  The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) is a...

Where are we now?

Andy Burnham as new premier has hit the ground running. Mike Davis asks can we expect a change of direction from his premiership? Will...

Antisemitic Attacks and Government Bans

Bryn Jones on the political exploitation of a moral panic What links a spate of property vandalism in a London suburb to the UK Home...

Far right falters in Europe?

Patrick Costello sees some signs that the far right is losing momentum For over a decade, the far right has been on the march. In...

This is not only about Ukraine

Yuliia Bond explains how Russian disinformation is about creating distrust This may sound uncomfortable. I think one of the biggest misunderstandings in Britain when we...

Democratic socialists further advance

Paul Garver says the spectre of DSA is haunting American politics A series of victories in Democratic primary elections by Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)...

Russian Anti-Gender Disinformation 

Russia’s interference in European democracies has one key tactic-- it seeks to exploit tensions that already exist argues Sian Norris Russia has interfered in immigration...