But it remains in force pending the government’s decision on whether to appeal. Liz Davies analyses the judgment. The High Court’s unanimous decision that the 2025 proscription of Palestine Action …

The UK far-right has had some new additions in recent times, fall outs from Farage’s Reform. One, of which one hears little at the moment, is this, “Advance UK is a far-right political …

By Councillor Simon Watson Working people and their families are struggling. The cost-of-living crisis is biting deeply; decent, affordable housing is scarce and rents are high; schools are crumbling; hospital waiting lists are years-long and it’s hard to see a GP in person; and public transport is poor and expensive. In the North-East of Scotland Region, the promises of a Just Transition and a future for the energy workers sound hollow.

Groups sensing chance to redefine party’s direction push for progressive pivot, cabinet reshuffle and new economic tack * UK politics live – latest updates As the prime minister fought for his political life before Labour MPs at their Monday evening meeting, even hardened sceptics saw a flash of something different in Keir Starmer. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, said Starmer had been “liberated”. He did not have to spell out who from. His comments came 24 hours after the departure of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, a man who has shaped Labour’s modern incarnation. Continue reading...

Excellent Statement on decision. BBC below: In a massive blow to the Home Office, three senior judges say that while Palestine Action uses criminality to promote its aims, its activities had not cr…

Ministers argued the direct action group engaged in a campaign of criminal damage and violence

The debt vultures are back. Wealthy countries have failed to act on the worst debt crisis in 30 years – and now the debt vultures are circling. They are swooping in and suing Ethiopia, a nation alread...

“Back in the autumn, it felt like Your Party needed a mediator. Now, it feels like it needs a defibrillator.” Picture from: Is Your Party Over? Do or die. by Rivkah Brown 10 Februa…

South Korea’s spy agency monitoring whether girl believed to be 13 will appear at political conference this month South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that it believes the teenage daughter of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation. The assessment by the National Intelligence Service comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his main policy goals for the next five years and take steps to tighten his authoritarian grip. Continue reading...

“”The Paris Court of Appeal will deliver its ruling on July 7. Marine Le Pen has indicated that her decision regarding whether or not she will run for president will depend on this outc…

There are calls for Labour to turn to the left. Some say now is our, the Labour left, is having its moment. Well at least Times Radio was full of this in the morning. The Express opines, “The…

The Epstein files reveal the role of Brexit in a global network which stands to gain from undermining democracy itself

Jamaat e-Islami, oppressed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule, could take unprecedented share of the vote on Thursday

Les écologistes se déchirent avant les municipales, symptôme d’un mal plus profond à l’heure du retour de bâton climatique et des anathèmes anti-écolos. Quelles alliances pour transformer vraiment la société ? Entretien avec le sociologue Jean-Baptiste Comby.

Landowner Peter Dive says he faces a bill of up to £500,000 to clear up the site.

Nigel Farage's party refused to attend the debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics

Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Fight the Sects! For many reasons one looks to the past to help explain the current political turmoil in the UK, the rapid turn-over of PMs, the fracturing of parties with the rise of Reform, the p…