Youth unemployment – no answers
31 May 2026
The latest government action on youth unemployment offers few new insights or solutions. The problem is evident and obvious – and isn’t new.
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Mother Courage – how wars are sustained
31 May 2026
A new production of Mother Courage and her Children at the Globe Theatre is a bold and successful re-imagining of Brecht’s 1939 masterpiece. Written in exile, it’s one of several plays he aimed at the rising threat of fascism.
US charges former president of Cuba
21 May 2026
The US government has made criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro in relation to the shooting down of an aircraft in 1996. Cuba has rejected this a political move against its country.
Elections bring no change
20 May 2026
The elections on 7 May changed little. Workers across Britain trounced the Labour Party. But it remains in power, determined to cling on and to inflict as much damage as possible on the country.
Devolved elections – new faces, same problems
20 May 2026
Workers across Britain rejected the Labour government in the 7 May votes. Those in Scotland and Wales have also to deal with their devolved administrations, which don’t have anything new to offer.
Cuba prepares for US attack
20 May 2026
Cuba is under threat of attack by the USA. Trump has blocked oil supplies and is preparing military action. Cuba says this is without legitimate excuse as it prepares to defend itself.
Protests against paddling in poo
20 May 2026
Britain’s beaches and rivers continue to suffer poor water quality. Thousands took part in the latest protests around Britain on 16 May.
New EU law: a reader writes
16 May 2026
A Workers reader writes about the government’s arrogant proposal to more easily adopt EU rules. The letter calls for a campaign to defend the Leave referendum result, and maybe the revival of Leavers groups too.
British Steel nationalisation: decisive step
15 May 2026
Government plans to nationalise British Steel and save Scunthorpe steel works were welcomed by unions and the industry. But they warned there’s more to do on high energy costs and ensuring major projects use steel made here.
Starmer’s EU spree
11 May 2026
Keir Starmer’s latest trip abroad is going to cost British taxpayers a load of money – and carries forward his plans for closer EU alignment.
Gender identity services: BMA finally sees sense
11 May 2026
The BMA has finally accepted the findings of the 2024 Cass report into NHS gender identity services. Despite widespread support, the BMA Council initially opposed implementation, which was challenged by members.
Running on empty: time to act!
7 May 2026
Fuel shortages look likely. Unlike the government, workers in the gas and oil industry want Britain to use our resources of gas and oil and to maintain refinery capacity.