THE US-BASED campaign If Not Now is calling on supporters to donate to the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians, as Corona makes its presence felt in Gaza. “I refuse to simply watch Gaza collapse as hundreds of thousands die from ...

THE ARTS are a great comfort to many – especially during a lockdown. They are also an important part of the UK economy. “UK Parliament: Create an emergency fund to support freelancers with Coronavirus income loss – Sign the Petition! ...

HE WAS JAILED for attempted rape last month – and now his name has been revealed. The offence took place in Hackney. Sean Manning, 42, of no fixed abode, was convicted at Wood Green Crown Court of committing attempted rape ...

LEADERS WHO speak the truth and inspire their followers are often ridiculed and belittled, or even assassinated – but go on to be proven right, when the wider movement catches up with them. In time, they become revered. “I say ...

KEIR STARMER, the architect of Labour’s last General Election defeat, has been voted in as Leader of the Labour Party. He was supported by members hungry for a General Election victory, who are set for disappointment. As the Labour Party’s ...

IT DOESN’T need saying – but there is no harm in a reminder that we all have to play our part in fighting discrimination and oppression. “Racism is still with us. But is is up to us to prepare our ...

YOU DON’T HEAR pledges like this in Town Halls corridors of England any more.  In fact, this sort of talk has seldom been heard in Town Hall corridors – much more often, it’s been said in the streets outside them. ...

POLICE HAVE now charged a suspect with murder, in connection with the death of a 57 year old woman in Hackney on 15th or 16th March. Now they are calling for witnesses to come forward, as their investigations continue. The ...

HERE’S A THOUGHT for those of you trying to use the lockdown to catch up on things at home, but wondering if it wouldn’t be more fun to catch up with Netflix. “Housework can’t kill you, but why take a ...

BREXIT could have been stopped in its tracks if labour politicians and trade unionists had followed this maxim – instead of pandering to mindless racism. “Those interests of the workers, as the exploited and oppressed class of society, are the ...