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The Government’s War on Trans People

The Tories' decision to exclude trans people from a conversion therapy ban is a cynical attempt to divide the LGBT+ community and fan the flames of media frenzy – once again, it will be marginalised communities that suffer the fallout.

Abolish Non-Doms

Non-dom status is a scam designed to help the elite to amass obscene wealth. By overseeing a tax system riddled with loopholes, Rishi Sunak isn’t just helping his wife – he’s helping his class.

The Age of AMLO

Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s victory in yesterday’s recall referendum confirms his status as one of the world’s most popular left-wing leaders — and strengthens his mission to remake Mexican politics.

Thank You, Jean-Luc Mélenchon

Jean-Luc Mélenchon narrowly failed to make the run-off in France’s presidential election. But there are signs that the French left can come back stronger – and avoid the collapse of its British counterpart.

The National Grid Rip-Off

The National Grid is being bought and sold for profit, driving up bills and damaging the climate – it's time to bring it back into public ownership.

The Human Rights Lawyer Against the Law

Keir Starmer's refusal to recognise Amnesty International's findings about Israeli apartheid isn't just a betrayal of Palestinians – it shows that his appreciation for human rights extends only as far as it benefits his career.

Justice for Thomas Sankara

This week, Blaise Compaoré was jailed for his role in the murder of Burkinabe revolutionary Thomas Sankara –but real justice can only be won by a movement that fights to bring Sankara's socialist vision back to life.