Irish farmers protest [shorter version]
Irish Beef farmers are holding a series of protests calling on their government and the EU for support.
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1917–1920: the Russian Civil War [shorter version]
After the October Revolution, soldiers from 15 countries invaded Russia in an attempt to destroy the Soviet Union, but it emerged victorious…
The failure of privatised water
If capitalism could charge for the air we breathe, we’d be paying through the nose for it. And why not? They’ve already managed it with water…
Restrict air strikes, says EU
In June 2017 the European Commission issued an official communication and an accompanying staff working document calling for member states to implement restrictions on the right to strike in air traffic control.
No flag of ours
The seized Stena Impero is owned by a Swedish company with no British crew. So why the British flag?
Put professional librarians back in charge
Our libraries and librarians could contribute considerably to building an independent Britain. Are they up to the task?
Debt and privatisation
The Addison Act of 1919 had given council housing a national character, funded nationally through the ring-fenced Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Borrowing was at a low rate linked to government gilts to offset risk.
1917 - 1920: the Russian Civil War
20 August 2019
The October Revolution of 1917 triumphed decisively in Russia. Anti-popular forces soon conspired to overturn the new era; soldiers from many countries invaded to combat the revolution, but failed.
Take real control [updated]
Britain stands at a crossroads. Either we leave the European Union on 31 October, or an anti-democratic majority in parliament will find some way to force through their objective of overriding the June 2016 referendum.
May's agreement: four reasons for No Deal
Yes, the backstop matters. But the Withdrawal Agreement and its accompanying Political Declaration have the surrender of sovereignty built into every aspect…
Foreign grip on rail tightens
With East Midlands going to the Dutch and the West Coast franchise to the Italian state railway, nearly 80 per cent of Britain’s rail operations will soon be in foreign hands.
Fishermen reject Defra panic
Fishermen are furious about a leaked government memo saying it might be unable to enforce our fishing rights once we leave the EU.