Editorial: UK to Ukraine and back again – conflict and class
For the left, the ‘test of war’ is said to be the ultimate test of their politics. This phraseology follows
Read moreFor the left, the ‘test of war’ is said to be the ultimate test of their politics. This phraseology follows
Read moreAs the Calmac crisis continues to push the SNP Scottish Government further towards the rocks, Gregor Gall introduces a major
Read moreContents Foreword Rozanne Foyer 1 Introduction Gregor Gall 2 The structural development of poverty and inequality Carlo Morelli and Gerry
Read moreKirsty Alexander and Jenny Morrison argue for enhancing participation, reimagining economics and ending gender-based violence. Three inter-connected aspects of distributive
Read moreWillie Sullivan, Lynn Henderson, Linda Somerville and Ruth Lightbody show not all progressive political change comes in the form of
Read moreKate Hudson lays out a blueprint for bringing about harmony and reconciliation. A negotiated settlement is the only way to
Read moreBill Bonnar examines the background to the war in Ukraine. To be clear from the outset: The Russian invasion of
Read moreGilbert Achcar dissects the differences as well as their origins and their outcomes. The anti-war, anti-imperialist left worldwide has been
Read moreArthur West argues that double standards have outflanked diplomacy but peace can be secured. The tragic war in Ukraine has
Read moreAlison Mitchell explains why UNISON has dedicated 2022 to be to a 365-day disability campaigning agenda. The union’s strength lies
Read moreBryce Evans recalls a time when food poverty was not privatised and individualised as it is now. In the last
Read moreKevin McVey reports on a new initiative to build socialist support for independence. Scottish politics is dominated by the debate
Read moreMick Lynch says the RMT will stand firm against gangster capitalism and to defend workers. The sacking of 800 P&O
Read moreLouie Gibson explains the process by which he became interested and active in left-wing politics. I attribute my interest in
Read moreLynn Henderson argues for radical change in our electoral system to ensure radical political outcomes Twelve years of Tory rule
Read moreCarole Ewart reports on the campaign to prevent the rich and powerful remaining unaccountable Curiosity in – and scrutiny of
Read moreDr David McKinstry Teaches History at Holyrood Secondary in Glasgow. The 70s A more naïve and innocent time Where no
Read moreJames Bluemel, director (2020) Once Upon a Time in Iraq, KEO Films – Reviewed by Jackie Bergson Award-winning documentary series,
Read moreRichard Seymour, The Disenchanted Earth: Reflections on Ecosocialism and Barbarism, Indigo Press, 2022, £9.99, 9781911648413 Reviewed by John Wood Capitalism
Read moreLachlan Munro., R. B. Cunninghame Graham and Scotland: Party, Prose, and Political Aesthetic, Edinburgh University Press, 2022, £85, 9781474498265 Reviewed
Read moreAndrew Cockburn, The Spoils of War: Power, Profit and the American War Machine, Verso, 2021, pp288, 9781839763656 Reviewed by Bill
Read moreAdam Tooze, Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World’s Economy, Allen Lane, 2021, pp368, 9780241485873, £25 Reviewed by Will Podmore This
Read moreTwo very strange thoughts have been running through my mind since the start of March. One is: ‘Thank goodness for
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