Read regular columns by Jim Mortimer, former general secretary of the Labour Party and members of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs

Trade unions campaign to end world poverty
Today, the gap between the worl'd rich and poor is wider than ever says Bill Speirs, STUC General Secretary
End palestinian poverty - end occupation
Under Israeli occupation, Palestinian poverty is at stocking levles, reports Sarah Colborne, Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The US assault on Cuba
The achievements of Cuba and its contribution to medical training and practice in the developing world is outstanding, particularly when viewed against the US's punishing 40 year economic embargo says Iab Gibson

Policies for a democratic socialist government
Kelvin Hopkins argues for new homes, public ownership of the railways, and against PFI
A positive case for asylum and immigration
Ken Livingtone argues that we need to recognise that we need people to come and work here for the benefit of the economy
A united appeal
On election day, many people might be voting for Blair in anticipation of Brown, says Diane Abbott
Tories stoke racist campaign
The BNP is taking full advantage of Howard's assault on immigration, argues Milena Buyum Equality call
Black community groups launch the Black Manifesto

Report of the Labour Party National Executive Committee meeting of 22 March 2005

Celebrating May Day
Now, as much as ever, the unity of labour is the hope of the world, says Mick Connolly