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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...
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...
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...
Change the system
Sandy Martin reflects on the May 7th vote in East Anglia and explains why it means electoral system change is vital for democratic politics
On...
Historic Forced Adoptions
A response to the government apology by Karen Constantine
I welcome Keir Starmer's apology, but it simply doesn’t go far enough.
I found Starmer’s apology for...
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)...
Dark times for Uganda
Micheal Nelson Byaruhanga on military overreach and repression in Uganda
Disturbing scenes involving a frail women’s rights activist and former Minister of Ethics and Integrity...
Demystifying the bond market
Ann Pettifor explains the Bank of England is the bigger problem
Despite the uncertainty, the FT, senior right-wing Labour officials and other commentators pounced on...
Left futures in Canada
After election rout, Canada’s democratic socialists ponder the future reports Robin Arnfield
Like Britain, Canada has a welfare state, public healthcare and a parliamentary democracy...
The future of Scotland
Why did the SNP win again and has Labour a future asks Gerry Hassan
The recent Scottish Parliament elections saw the SNP win a record...