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Welsh by-election shows far right isn’t the only alternative to establishment parties

Plaid Cymru’s by-election win in Wales shows that space still exists for progressive politics despite Nigel Farage’s claims.

Campaign to de-proscribe Palestine Action grows in Britain

Five hundred people have pledged to join a protest demanding the de-proscription of Palestine Action, banned by Keir Starmer’s government.

Over 600,000 sign up for new left-wing party in Britain

More than 600,000 people have signed up within days to support the formation of a new left-wing political party in Britain.

UK Labour Party suspends MPs over austerity bill rebellion

Labour Party suspends MPs after opposition to a welfare bill, fueling backlash and deepening existing tensions.

“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

Newcastle University strike highlights crisis in UK higher education

A wave of university industrial action signals a deepening crisis in British higher education, driven by market-oriented policies

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