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“Troubled Times” republished – a Marxist guide to the national question
The national question is probably the most debated question in Irish politics. And for good reason! Irish history,…
North: Unison members’ backlash – how should trade unionists respond?
One hundred and ten British Army medics have been deployed to Northern Ireland hospitals to assist with the…
North: Stand up for journalism – end threats & intimidation
By Seán Burns Journalists across multiple newspapers in Northern Ireland have received threats from both loyalist paramilitaries and…
John Hume from civil rights to peace process – A critical assessment
On 3 August, John Hume, former leader of the nationalist SDLP, passed away at the age of 83.…
Troubles Victims’ Payment Scheme: A socialist perspective
The controversy around the Victims’ Payment Scheme is an important example of how, decades into the ‘peace process’,…
The Brexit Saga continues: workers’ movement must act independently!
Joint statement between Socialist Party and Socialist Alternative in England, Wales and Scotland (both part of International Socialist…
North: Tories put brakes on gender self-identification
By Thomas Carmichael The Sunday Times recently revealed that the Tories are to scrap proposed changes to the…
North: The way forward for hospitality workers
By Neil Moore, Regional Hospitality Organiser, Unite (personal capacity) January 2020 was a simpler time. Workers in the…
North: Working-class solidarity in a time of crisis
“THESE ARE the times that try men’ souls. You will no doubt hear a great number of stories…
Black Lives Matter in the North: Hypocrisy of Politicians and Police
By Daniel Waldron On Saturday, June 6, thousands of people gathered at Black Lives Matter rallies in Belfast…
