Andrea Jenkyns (Reform’s mayor of Great Lincolnshire) has proposed an office budget increase of £147,000. This current budget for mayoral offices is £115,000. When defending the requested increase, Jenkyns expressed a desire to tackle ‘non-mayoral concerns’. Capacity Jenkyns is a former Co...
On Wednesday 17 September, Labour deputy leader contender Lucy Powell met with the ambassador of Palestine to “commemorate the recognition of Palestine”. Since then, several people have accused her of hypocrisy: This is one of the most blatant displays of political opportunism I’ve ever se...
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has voted on a draft resolution put forward by its ten ‘non-permanent’ members demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate release of all hostages and the immediate lifting of Israel’s blockade on food and ...
Israel’s crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza have long been known to include the mass murder and often torture of journalists, rescue workers – and health staff. Powerful testimony against Israel Dr Nick Maynard, a British volunteer surgeon who served repeatedly in Gaza, has giv...
Thirteen Afghans who worked for the British military have been deported back to the country, according to reports. The I Paper said the individuals had been living in Pakistan. Pakistan’s government has recently accelerated efforts to deport Afghan refugees. The paper reported: In April th...
Irish choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan, Artistic Director of Teaċ Daṁsa dance company, has issued a statement ending his association with London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre because of its partnership with Barclays, which is a target of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement fo...
18 September saw public divisions among leading Your Party figures. And there are very legitimate questions and concerns about this, especially at a time when unity on the left is so necessary. Speaking to the Canary, on 6 September, Zarah Sultana put disagreements and arguments online dow...
On Friday 19 September, groups standing in solidarity with the Congolese people against blood minerals, human rights abuses, and genocide will bring dissent and disruption to Apple’s front door. Coinciding with the company’s release day for the new iPhone 17, Stand For Congo UK, Friends of...
The left movement is reacting with horror to the factional battle between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana – or more accurately between some of those in each Your Party camp – when there should be no camps in the first place and there is certainly no room for egos or control-building. Your ...
A new group has launched a grassroots campaign to put democracy at the heart of Britain’s newest left party – just as it has descended into chaos. The Democratic Bloc, formed by would-be members of Your Party, aims to ensure the fledgling group is genuinely democratic, member-led and roote...
