News and Analysis

The world is in crisis. Only a just transition to fairer, greener economies and societies — through a Global Green New Deal — can ensure a dignified life for all.

Left-wing movements are growing, forging new alliances to transform the global economy for the many.

It was the trade unions that won us the five-day week!

After 15 months of Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people – on land that Israel is illegally occupying – Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire and captive release deal, but so much still hangs in the balance for Palestinians.

Deadly toxic pesticides and fertilisers derived from fossil fuels are destroying the health of people and planet.

Global North countries evade responsibility for causing the climate crisis.

The UK government must divest from war and fossil fuels to pay for the climate crisis, before it's too late.

Israel is committing genocide of the Palestinian people.

With ecosystems collapsing as the climate crisis intensifies, corporations are pushing 'solutions' like carbon offsetting, in reality a way to keep polluting and profiting.

To rebuild from austerity and tackle the climate crisis, the UK government must support an ambitious UN Tax Convention.

International Court of Justice (ICJ), has stated that Israel’s 57-year occupation of the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) is illegal. Countries must help end Israel’s occupation – including by ending arms transfers and trade deals – but stop businesses from operating in, or importing goods from, Israel's illegal settlements.

Israel is torturing and ill-treating Palestinian detainees – including children. Since October 2023, at least 54 Palestinians have died as a result of Israeli torture. Israel has dramatically escalated its use of torture since October 2023, but Palestinian detainees have been systematically tortured by Israel, with impunity, for decades.