Images of independence
Ten years after the announcement of a referendum on EU membership, Workers looks back at the struggle…which is not over.
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The Roman Empire and religious power
7 January 2026
Broadcaster Alice Roberts presents a view of the interaction between politics and religion in the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity. It also provides an interesting perspective on the subsequent history of Europe up to the present day.
US incursion threatens all, even Britain
7 January 2026
US military action against Venezuela should be universally condemned as a violation of sovereignty. This highlights once again the role of Britain in NATO, and the presence of US bases here. They pose a threat to our sovereignty.
Our fight is in Britain, not Palestine
Obsession with the appalling events in Palestine is to the detriment of workers here in Britain.
Look forwards, not backwards
January is the month of Janus, the two-faced god looking backwards and forwards. It’s also time to reflect on coming anniversaries; their importance lies in learning lessons for the future...
What does it mean to be British?
In a world where rival imperialisms and globalist corporations seek to cement their power, a strong nation state is a precondition of independence. Yet some seem confused about what being British entails…
Euro creep: what the government can’t admit
Top of the government’s excuses for the dire state of the economy is, predictably, Brexit. But as Starmer’s creeping up to the EU continues, Brexit is being slowly stolen.
Rail – partial nationalisation is not enough
Britain’s railways are currently being re-nationalised. At least that’s what the government would have us believe. But it’s not really true…
Stop the scrapping of jury trials! Speak out!
The prospect of the end of jury trials for thousands of accused people is a frightening one. The British people need to judge this important issue – sitting as a jury over the politicians…
The danger in Digital ID cards
Civil liberties groups are concerned that government might use Digital ID to intrude into people’s privacy and data security, and to interfere in their lives.
Critical minerals – a small step forwards
The government has come up with a new strategy for critical minerals, abandoning the previous one. But it will take action to make the strategy a reality…
Learning from experience? Are we?
Are we learning anything new from the UK Covid Inquiry? The answer really matters, given the inquiry is costing the country a lot of money…