Ian Byrne MP and Jess Barnard were among speakers at a timely discussion on Irish unity during #Lab26.
High stakes in Brazil’s Presidential elections – Julia Felmanas
"A win for Bolsonaro’s son would not only spell disaster for Brazil and Latin America, but for the rest of the world."
British & Irish Governments have a responsibility to stop this sectarian march being forced on the people of the Garvaghy Road– Mary Lou McDonald TD
“The British Secretary of State can stop this sectarian march being forced down that road. And that is what he must do."
People Need to Feel Change – Daniel Kebede on Burnham’s speech
"If the hope & optimism that he talked about is to become a reality then the PM will need to tackle the vested interests of those at the top of society who have enriched themselves at the expense of the majority in the country."
Stop the War call on Labour to drop charges against Palestine activists
"Thousands more have been arrested for simply holding up signs in support of a proscribed organisation – including many outside the conference centre on Sunday."
Break the clause! The case against Palantir’s NHS contract – Rathi Guhadasan
"The government should exercise the break clause. It should also ensure any alternative provider is scrutinised both for involvement in grave violations of international law and for conflicts of interest."
Push government to go further on sanctions on Israel – Ryvka Barnard
"There is much more to do, we have our work cut out for us, and we have no time to waste."
Keep campaigning for the government to go further on Palestine – Fran Heathcote
"We are right to build the broadest and widest campaign of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel."
Justice for Palestine: defend international law, sanctions now!’ – Matt Willgress
"There has been a dramatic intensification of violent attacks, economic strangulation and seizures of land since October 2023."
Mass pressure must continue – Peter Leary
"We can send a very clear message to the government: we will not be satisfied with half measures; Palestinians literally cannot live with half measures, and so this struggle will continue until Palestine is free."