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Scottish capital for Scottish capitalists

The future is “inherently unpredictable,” First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the gathered journalists at Bute House. So unpredictable is the future that the SNP have planned Scotland’s demise – or glory – in 100 pages worth of detail in “A Stronger Economy with Independence”.

Rishi Sunak to be appointed new Prime Minister

Following the announcement late Sunday night that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson would not be standing in the Tory Leadership election, it looked like it would be a straight run-off between former Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt. However, after failing to meet the required 100 votes from Tory MPs, Mordaunt dropped out of the race, leaving “Dishy Rishi” to be coronated as the third Tory Prime Minister in two months with no need for a contest. 

Interview with communist mayor Macoglu

The communist mayor of Dersim, Faith Mehomet Macoglu, spoke with the YCL’s Berken Celebi on the realities of building socialism in the region, and the difficulties posed by the forces of domestic and global capital.

US prepares to invade Haiti, sparking mass protest

The United States and Mexico have drawn up plans to invade Haiti, on the grounds of “stabilising” the country. Such proposals have received the blessing of Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, but have been met with mass opposition by Haitian citizens. 

CPC National Congress opens

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China comes together this week, with delegates representing nearly 100 million members. The first day of the Congress was opened by President Xi Jinping, who yesterday told the Congress that the “central task of the CPC will be … building China into a great modern socialist country”.

Who is Aleksandr Dugin?

Following the dramatic story of the Darya Dugina assassination, James Meechan explores the shadowy career of her father, the oft-touted ‘brain’ of Vladimir Putin