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Iran war ends in US defeat

25 June 2026

The criminal war waged on Iran by the USA has come to an end, for now. This is important, not just because needless loss of life has ceased, but because the US has lost.

Aberdeen votes for North Sea jobs

23 June 2026

The result of the Aberdeen South by-election, with a decisive defeat for the SNP candidate, was a result of anger against the net zero policies of both the SNP and Labour. Workers are calling for a change.

Energy costs threaten industry

23 June 2026

Britain’s industrial base is at risk. Manufacturers say that high energy costs are driving production abroad. Trade unions too have raised the issue. Promised government action hasn’t yet materialised.

Isle of Wight fight for lifeboat base

23 June 2026

The RNLI plans to close its inshore lifeboat engineering facility on the Isle of Wight. Workers there are fighting to keep their skilled jobs – and for union recognition.

Government debt soars

23 June 2026

According to the latest official figures, government debt currently stands at around 95 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product. And the trend is relentlessly upwards.

Make the most of Brexit: a reader writes

23 June 2026

A Workers reader writes about the opportunities of Brexit. On the tenth anniversary of the Leave vote, it’s worth considering how withdrawal from the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU can help Britain.

Victory at Sheffield Hallam University

23 June 2026

A dispute at Sheffield Hallam University over lecturers’ conditions has been resolved after solid strike action during May and June. The employer withdrew plans that would have worsened pension provision, but a threat to jobs remains.

Nottingham University jobs threat

23 June 2026

Nottingham University wants to cut academic jobs, including many posts in its prestigious physics department. It is facing resistance from its workers and wider criticism.

Energy price protest in Glasgow

31 May 2026

Protests in Glasgow followed news of the latest increase to the energy price cap. This will increase household bills from July. There were calls to fight profiteering and net zero policies.

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.

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.

Campaigning on housing continues

4 May 2026

New legislation on renters’ rights won’t end the housing crisis across Britain. A demonstration last month in London called for much more to be done.

Britain needs no war

British workers cannot leave it to Keir Starmer and his government to decide on what our country does about war across the Middle East. Britain must stop interfering in other sovereign nations and get out of NATO.

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