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New book reminds us that Britain promised Palestinians a homeland in 1915
But makes a mistake in trying to be "even-handed" between the colonising Israelis and the colonised Palestinians going forward.
An open letter to COLLECTIVE leadership - PART 2
A reply to Part 1 from Karie Murphy, head of the group wanting a "new party of the left", plus five more questions.
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O Canada! US imperialism digs its claws into my country of origin
A temporary truce is called in the trade war Trump has launched against its so-called "northern neighbor" ( the way he wants it spelled.)
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Alan Story
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January 2025

An open letter to the leadership of the COLLECTIVE before 25 Jan. meet
Some urgent questions about your plan to create a "new party of the left".
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Alan Story
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Trump returns as president: Our side speaks.
Six commentaries & videos on why he won, what he may mean for the US & world, and what opportunities may arise for progressive forces.
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Alan Story
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Israel's war on Gaza: 15 images of genocide, collaboration & resistance
As a ceasefire is set to come in on Sunday, we look back to the huge pain and huge protest over decades.
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Alan Story
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Does this look like “poison" from a "hate mob” of "losers" … in the words of Reform Party MP Rupert Lowe?
Anti-genocide campaigners in Norfolk don’t want Israeli bowlers competing in the UK
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Alan Story
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December 2024

What is Socialism and why do we want it? Part 2
The second part of this series tries to answer a number of often misunderstood questions.
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What is socialism, why do we want it and how can we become better at arguing for it?
Part one of a two-part series by a long time socialist & reader of THE LEFT LANE.
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Starmer doesn’t challenge the rise of the far right. Instead, he reinforces it.
Playing the immigration card simply echoes Farage’s despicable tactics.
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Alan Story
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November 2024

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