Keir Starmer
Hundreds march in Newcastle in defense of public education

The demonstration comes at a time when executive pay is at a record high and the university is actively pursuing new international campuses, raising serious questions about the leadership’s priorities.

Mother of imprisoned Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah at risk of death amid nine-month-long hunger strike

Egypt still refuses to release Alaa, despite increasing pressure by solidarity campaigns, international rights groups and the UK government.

“We will stop Starmer’s class war,” activists promise ahead of demonstration

Trade unions, health and housing advocates, and peace groups are preparing for a major anti-austerity demonstration on June 7 in London

IMF and World Bank austerity Anti-austerity march to oppose Labour government cuts

Trade unions and campaigners have announced a major demonstration in early June to protest Labour’s austerity measures

Mass solidarity picket backs striking bin workers in Birmingham

Trade unions and grassroots groups rallied in Birmingham for a mass picket in support of striking bin workers

Reform UK makes major gains in England’s local elections

Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform UK secured hundreds of council seats in England’s local elections, dealing heavy blows to both Labour and the Conservatives

Starmer government seizes control over steel plant

The British government has announced plans to take control of a steel plant in England in view of nationalization

We Demand Change summit charts resistance to Labour austerity and far right

Thousands gathered in London for the We Demand Change summit, charting resistance against Keir Starmer’s austerity policies and the far right

Labour government announces cuts to welfare and public sector jobs

Labour officials have announced multi-billion-pound cuts to welfare while prioritizing investments in defense and armament

Europe fights for relevance in Ukraine peace talks

Amid tensions with the Trump administration, European leaders met in London to discuss militarization and continued support for Ukraine’s government

Labour turns to the right while chasing Reform

With far-right Reform UK polling neck and neck with Britain’s largest parties, Keir Starmer’s Labour responds by shifting further to the right

Can Britain re-nationalize water services?

Demands for renationalization of water services in England grows as private London water supplier requests bailout