Labour Outlook will now be taking a break until the end of August.

We'd like to say a big thanks to all our readers and contributors.

We'll be back with more news, views and analysis from progressive movements in Britain and internationally.

How will a party that suspends an outstanding peace campaigner like Diane Abbott be judged by history? Carol Turner recalls Diane Abbott’s long history as a peace campaigner - a champion of causes which taken collectively are a measure of the right of any society to be called civilised.

How will a party that suspends an outstanding peace campaigner like Diane Abbott be judged by history?

Carol Turner @cnduk.bsky.social looks at @hackneyabbott.bsky.social's long history as a peace campaigner.

We need justice throughout the Orgreave Inquiry Two local activists write on why this inquiry must deliver the long delayed justice to striking miners demonised and attacked by the police.

Two local activists write on why the Orgreave inquiry must deliver the long delayed justice to striking miners demonised and attacked by the police.

Sheffield CLP have also passed an emergency motion to Labour Conference on the inquiry and is encouraging others to take the motion to their CLPs.

The Co-op’s boycott of Israel: The power of local activism Palestine activists Margaret Robson and Paul Neill write on the historic victory for the BDS movement, which saw the Co-op stop sourcing goods from Israel.

"As the first major UK supermarket to boycott Israel, it represented a major victory and a marker for the wider retail sector."

Local Palestine activists Paul Neill and Margaret Robson on their successful campaign to stop COOP sourcing goods from Israel.

The Future of the Disability Rights Movement – DPAC Megan Thomas, Disabled People Against Cuts, writes on the next steps for the disabled people's movement in fighting against the cuts to disability support.

“We need to keep pushing MPs to stand against these cuts and any future cuts."

Megan Thomas, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, writes on the next steps for the disabled people's movement following months of protests and campaigning against the cuts.

In Support of Diane Abbott – On the Side of Justice and Equality - Labour Outlook Zita Holbourne, Equaliy and Human Rights Campaigner and Co-Founder of Black Activists Against Cuts writes on the movement of support for Diane Abbott.

“We will continue to speak out against the racism, ostracisation and complete disrespect by Starmer and the Labour leadership experienced by Diane.”

Zita Holbourne, @baracuk.bsky.social, writes on the movement of support for Diane Abbott.

The Government Must Take Action to Stop Israel’s Deliberate Starvation of Gaza The UK and the West have the means to stop Israel’s genocide – as we are obliged to do under the international laws that we wrote and signed - to stop or prevent it from happening.

“The starvation of the people of Gaza is no accident – it is the deliberate act of the state of Israel.”

The UK and the West have the means to stop Israel’s genocide, as we are obliged to do under international law - Hugh Lanning, Labour & Palestine.

Mobilisation in Epping shows that anti-racists are not yet beaten – The Red Weekly Column - Labour Outlook In our Red Weekly Column, Ben Liao reports back from the recent anti-racist counter-demo against the far-right in Epping, writing on the next steps in taking on the rise of facism and hate in the UK.

"Winning a flashpoint like Epping means a great deal. It gives hope and morale in a time where both of those things are lacking."

Reporting back from the recent counter-demo against the far-right in Epping, Ben Liao writes on challenging the rise of fascism and hate in the UK.

Never Again: Commemorate Hiroshima & Nagasaki – CND Commemoration events are being organised by CND groups to mark this solemn anniversary, remember those killed, and reaffirm our commitment to a nuclear-free world.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, @cnduk.bsky.social are hosting commemoration events across the country.

Vice-Presidents @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social and @carolinelucas.bsky.social will be visiting Japan on behalf of CND
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Trump, China and the Militarisation Drive Jenny Clegg takes a deep dive into Trump's militarisation drive and Starmer's backing of the special relationship - whatever the costs.

A deep dive into Trump's militarisation drive and Starmer's backing of the special relationship, whatever the costs.

"War is imminent we are told, but it seems we are preparing for a forever war with Russia, burdening generations to come."
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Diane Abbott: She’s Walked the Line Following Diane Abbott's suspension, George Binnette looks at her unwavering support for striking workers and the trade union movement.

“Diane Abbott has proved herself a consistent friend of workers in struggle over many years, which just might be another factor explaining why she is not welcome in Keir Starmer’s PLP.”

A look at @hackneyabbott.bsky.social unwavering support for striking workers and the trade union movement.

No Chancellor, we need more not less, regulation of the banks – The Red Weekly In this week’s Red Weekly column, Labour Outlook’s Sam Browse responds to the Chancellor’s reckless plan for deregulation - including measures brought in after the 2008 crisis.

No Chancellor - we need more, not less, regulation of the banks.

In our Red Weekly Column, Sam Browse looks at Rachel Reeves' reckless plan for deregulation and the over-reliance on financial services at the expense of the real economy.

Richard Burgon MP delivers 80,000 Strong Petition for a Wealth Tax to Downing Street The campaign for a Wealth Tax is gaining traction as Richard Burgon MP delivers an 80,000-strong Petition to Downing Street and Launches a new Parliamentary Motion for a Wealth Tax.

The campaign for a Wealth Tax is gaining traction.

@richardburgon.bsky.social has delivered an 80,000-strong petition to Downing Street and launched a new Parliamentary Motion calling for a Wealth Tax in the Budget.
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Anti-Democratic Rule Changes at Labour Conference Deferred in face of Opposition from the Left and Trade unions Members' representatives Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar report back from Labour's NEC.

Left representatives report back from Labour's NEC after raising deep concerns over Labour's inaction on Gaza and the suspension of MPs who opposed cuts to disability support.

Read the full report from @jessicabarnard.bsky.social Yasmine Dar and Gemma Bolton 👇
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‘Megapicket 2’ shuts sites across Birmingham, as a united union movement backs bin workers A mass show of solidarity with striking bin workers shut down Smithfield and Perry Barr sites on Friday, 25 July.

“Mass picketing is back " - A mass show of solidarity with striking bin workers shut down two sites in Birmingham on Friday.

The 'Megapicket' organised by @strikemap.org was backed by nearly 30 campaigning organisations and national unions.

Chile: A Major Victory for the People and the Left, with Strategic Impact Chile's El Siglo newspaper on the significance of Jeannette Jara's triumph in primary votes to determine the progressive Unity for Chile alliance Presidential candidate this November.

“With Jeannette Jara’s victory, a concrete proposal for social and developmental measures has won... An option born from the left and social movements has won.”

Chile: A Major Victory for the People and the Left, with Strategic Impact 🇨🇱
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When is a black hole not a black hole? Steve Howell looks at how the government is enthusiastically signing up to plans for increased military spending- despite its claims of a fiscal 'black hole'.

The savings from cutting welfare benefits are nothing compared to what we would have saved by not participating in US-led forever wars.

‪@stevehowell.bsky.social on the government's military spending surge - despite its claims of a fiscal 'black hole'.
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Starmer slammed for Abbott re-suspension – Sam Browse An immediate outpouring of support for Diane Abbott following her second suspension by Keir Starmer, set out by Sam Browse

Voices from across the movement are expressing great anger at @hackneyabbott.bsky.social suspension, with a petition in support of Diane hitting 30,000 signatures (and counting).
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Hiroshima to Today: Confronting the Nuclear Threat 80 years on from the bombing of Hirsoshima and Nagasaki, Kate Hudson looks at the story behind it and sets out why the fight for nuclear disarmament is crucial today.

"As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the criminal attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by US atomic bombs, we must recognise that we are closer than ever to nuclear war."

Kate Hudson @cnduk.bsky.social - Hiroshima to Today: Confronting the Nuclear Threat.
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“Youth Unity to Hold Back the Right:” Young Members of Unity for Chile Pave the Way in Support of Jeannette Jara Youth activists from various parties in the Unity for Chile alliance gathered to discuss how to develop the policy agenda of and build support for Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara ahead of upcoming elections.

A young and energised movement is paving the way for left candidate Jeannette Jara in the upcoming Chilean elections.

With four months to go until the first round of voting, these young progressives are establishing themselves as a political force with their own voice.
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Suspended MPs Should be Commended for Their Principled Opposition to Starmer’s Disability Cuts Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell should be commended for their principled opposition to Starmer’s brutal disability benefit cuts writes a Labour Councillor.

"Suspensions such as these aren’t disciplinary measures; they’re political ones.”

@neilduncanjordan.bsky.social, @chrishinchliff.bsky.social, ‪@rachaelmaskell.bsky.social‬ & @brianleishmanmp.bsky.social should be commended for their principled opposition to disability cuts
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Helsinki at 50: Cooperation or Crashing at Full Speed Fifty years after the Helsinki Final Act, and with the world standing at another crossroads, President of the European Left reflects on what we can learn from the spirit of co-operation.

"Real security doesn’t come from one side trying to outgun the other. The opposite is true.”

Walter Baier ‪@european-left.bsky.social writes on 50 years since the Helsinki Final Act was signed by 35 countries to cement peaceful European cooperation.
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Elected to represent our constituents’ interests – Brian Leishman MP Brian Leishman MP writes the Labour Party must exist to improve living standards and lift people out of poverty.

“My loyalty is, first and foremost, to my constituents who did not elect me to impoverish them or to make their lives worse.”

@brianleishmanmp.bsky.social writes on his suspension and the responsibility of backbenchers to hold the frontbench to account.
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A Battle for the Future of Argentina – The Red Weekly Column In our Red Weekly Column, Ben Hayes looks at how Argentina under Javier Milei has become a key battleground for the international reactionary right - and the growing resistance fighting back.

In our Red Weekly Column, Ben Hayes looks at how Argentina under Javier Milei has become a key battleground for the international reactionary right – and the growing resistance fighting back.
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We Stand with BMA Resident Doctors – Keep Our NHS Public Keep Our NHS Public call for support for the BMA strikes taking place on 25 and 30 July.

With BMA strikes taking place on 25 and 30 July, @keepournhspublic.bsky.social are calling for support at the picket lines.

Info on where to find your nearest picket included in this piece 👇

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana Announce New Party - Labour Outlook Jeremy Corbyn MP and Zarah Sultana MP have today issued a joint statement to announce they are setting up a new party.

"It's time for a new kind of political party. One that belongs to you."

@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social and @zarahsultana.bsky.social have today announced plans to launch a new Left party - you can read their statement published in full 👇

Over 80 MPs & Lords call for widespread sanctions on Israel More than 80 Parliamentarians have signed a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy calling on the government to introduce a series of sanctions against Israel.

80 MPs and Lords from 9 different parties have written to the Foreign Secretary demanding widespread sanctions on Israel.

The letter was coordinated by @richardburgon.bsky.social and Imran Hussain MP - and delivered to the Foreign Office alongside @pscupdates.bsky.social this week.

The People's Plan for Water is the clearest way way to save the industry.

Public ownership. Workers, citizens and communities on water boards. Polluters paying for the mess they've caused.

The arguments against are drying up.

Clementine Boucher for @labouroutlook.bsky.social.

Public ownership of water works. But Labour is ignoring the evidence – Compass - Labour Outlook The privatisation of water has been a catastrophic failure. So why isn't Labour taking the popular, greener and economically sound choice to bring it back in house?

The privatisation of water has been a catastrophic failure. So why isn't Labour taking the popular, greener and economically sound choice to bring it back in-house?

Find out how you can get behind the People's Plan for Water from @compassoffice.bsky.social 👇
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Sustainable development, unsustainable debt & capitalism’s crisis "The huge inequalities of income & wealth, between & within countries, continue to worsen."

Following the UN aid summit for developing countries in Spain, Economist Michael Roberts assesses the relationship between global development and debt.

The answer isn't more loans at exorbitant rates. It's debt cancellation and a global plan for public investment.
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