National News
An act of economic suicide
by James Smith, Global Times
The economy is in a bad situation. Hammered by stagnant growth, surging inflation and high interest rates, the UK arguably looks to be in a more pessimistic situation than any other country in G7. The problems are longset and structural, but they are also a product of foolish foreign policy decisions the country has taken in recent years that have been exclusively guided by ideology and nostalgia for an imperial past. Whilst Brexit is one problem, the decision to reset its relationship with China and buy into the American agenda is another. Although the UK lauds its recent joining of the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade agreement as a success of its so-called “Indo-Pacific tilt” this is in practical terms, meaningless. That’s because Britain has shunned the markets that matter to it the most, China and the EU.
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Outdoor Relief for Capitalism
by New Worker correspondent
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDR) was established in 2017 by the UK Government and funded by its major propaganda arm, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
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Scottish Political News
by our Scottish political affairs correspondent
Things are not looking too good for the Scottish Greens. As the junior party in the formal coalition formed after the last Holyrood elections, they have wielded a degree of power over the SNP – but their most notable achievement seems to be passing the blame for their impractical failures on to the SNP. Plans to ban fishing in large stretches of the West Coast, gender recognition reforms and the botched recycling measures have all damaged the SNP more than their actual authors.
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International News
France refuses to withdraw forces from Niger
Ed Newman, Radio Havana Cuba
The French government has refused to pull its troops out of coup-hit Niger, saying it backs regional countries’ push to reinstate the ousted pro-West president, Mohammad Bazoum.
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Crimes of US imperialism
by Roberto Morejón, Radio Havana Cuba
Nearly half a century after one of the most abominable crimes in Latin America, the coup d’état against Chilean President Salvador Allende, Chileans are still delving into the truth of the facts.
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America is the enemy of everyone
Xinhua
Robbers are often portrayed in books wearing masks. The rationale behind donning a mask during acts of plunder signifies that even the most ruthless and malicious thief still maintains a basic reverence for social norms and shows some sense of shame in the face of indignity and disgrace.
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Việtnamese Rice – coming to Britain
Việtnam now has a great opportunity to expand its rice market share in the UK after India, the biggest supplier of the grain to this market, banned exports, says Trade Counsellor Nguyễn Cảnh Cường at the Việtnam Trade Office in London .
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No US/French-backed invasion of Niger!
Workers World (USA)
“When Africa becomes economically free and politically united, the monopolists will come face to face with their own working class in their own countries, and a new struggle will arise within which the liquidation and collapse of imperialism will be complete.” Kwame Nkrumah
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Features
The Korean War and its Relevance Today
A Friends of Korea committee seminar was held at the NCP Centre in London to commemorate the victory of the Korean people over US imperialism and its lackeys. Chaired by Andy Brooks the symposium heard papers from Michael Chant and Dermot Hudson, and video link contributions from Jong Gi Kim from the DPR Korea embassy in London. This is the contribution from Michael Chant, secretary of the Friends of Korea Committee.
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In the name of Christ
by Ben Soton
Book Review - Jesus: A Life in Class Conflict by James Crossley & Robert J Myles. Zer0 Books, 2023.Paperback : 304pp, rrp: £19.99.
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