Tag: Socialism
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Socialism lands left hook on capitalism
Has capitalism had its day? Theresa May claims we can trust the free market, but Jeremy Corbyn declares that capitalism has “failed.” Some are calling for reform, others for a revolution.
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Jeremy Corbyn stakes his claim to be PM
Who really is Jeremy Bernard Corbyn? Today he will make a pitch to be Britain’s prime minister. To many he is man of vision and integrity. To others he is an old-school socialist hardliner…
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May faces revolt as Tory tensions intensify
How long can Theresa May hang on? As MPs return to debate the Brexit bill, speculation is mounting not just about her future as prime minister but about the entire future of conservatism.
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Turmoil in Venezuela as millions defy leader
Protests and strikes have gripped Venezuela for months. The country should be one of the richest in South America, but instead its citizens face dreadful shortages. What explains the crisis?
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Seven myths that were busted at this election
Last week’s general election confounded pundits as several unbreakable laws of politics were proven to be false. Here are seven of those myths. Has British politics been changed for good?
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Labour manifesto promises a stronger state
A document has outlined Labour’s plans for the UK if it wins the election. What school of political thought does this come from, what do opponents say and does it deserve your support?
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RIP Left-wing politics in the western world
In mainstream politics all across advanced economies, the parties of the left are dying. At midday today voting closes for Britain’s Labour leadership. New start? Or a nail in the coffin?
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Great upheaval: a new political era is born
The Conservative Party has been torn apart by the UK EU referendum campaign. Labour is similarly divided. Is the old fight between left and right now making way for a new political reality?
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Capitalism under fire as major chain implodes
The clothing chain BHS has gone bankrupt, putting 11,000 people out of work. Meanwhile, Sports Direct employees face stress, low pay and fear. Are these signs of systemic failure?
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Corbyn faces anger at lack of progress
It was a tough night for the Labour leader with the worst performance of any opposition party for 30 years. Is this part of a wider story in which socialism itself is running out of steam?
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Corbyn victory sign of ‘deeper global trend’
Socialist candidate Jeremy Corbyn has become leader of the Labour Party, defying expectations. Is this an idealistic protest vote or part of a global movement to a post-capitalist society?
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Animal Farm: Rediscovering socialism
George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a damning fable of the USSR in the mid-twentieth century, while in 2015 Europe is witnessing a surge of left-wing support. Can socialism make a comeback?
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Controversial socialist hero killed by cancer
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s combative and charismatic left-wing president, has died in office aged 58. Is this the final blow for state socialism? Or will his controversial ideas live on?
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Speech relaunches Labour as party for ‘tough times’
UK opposition leader Ed Miliband has outlined a ‘new approach’ for his Labour Party, promising fairness even when money is tight. It is the latest in a long history of political shifts.
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Q&A: Controversial Latin leader returns in triumph
With his defiance of the West, Hugo Chavez has become an iconic political renegade. He has major influence in South America, but are men like Chavez the region’s future – or its past?