Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026)

Founding Member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Peter Duncan, on right, at a meeting of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign in Parliament Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026) Founding Member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign It is with deep sadness that we mark the death of our friend, comrade, and founding member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, Peter “Pete” … Continue reading Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026)

On the Frontline of Resistance and Renewal: Voices From Ukraine’s Mining Cities

An aid mission by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign to the Donbas has recently taken place, following an urgent appeal from the NGPU for essential supplies. Published here is a report by writer and activist Sian Norris was part of the delegation, which was funded through direct solidarity from UK trade unions – GMB, UNISON, UNITE, … Continue reading On the Frontline of Resistance and Renewal: Voices From Ukraine’s Mining Cities

For Your Freedom and Ours: Ukrainians and East Europeans Join 500,000 March against Far‑Right Hate

Half a million people filled the streets of central London in one of the largest anti‑far‑right demonstrations Britain has seen in many years. A festival of solidarity stretching from Park Lane to Whitehall, by the time the front of the march reached Whitehall, the back was still only just leaving the starting point. The Together Alliance demonstration … Continue reading For Your Freedom and Ours: Ukrainians and East Europeans Join 500,000 March against Far‑Right Hate

“Solidarity with all those who struggle for freedom from Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar to Sudan, Minneapolis to Leeds!”

The following statement was sent to activists in Leeds who organised a recent protest in solidarity with the struggle in Minneapolis and against Trump's regime, from Kieran Knutson, a Minneapolis trade unionist and socialist. (Photo above: comrades at the protest in Leeds including, on the left, our chair Natalie Kopytko.) Kieran is also very active … Continue reading “Solidarity with all those who struggle for freedom from Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar to Sudan, Minneapolis to Leeds!”

Money talks: Abramovich, the Tory peer and the Trump adviser

For years, dirty Russian money has swirled around London Oligarchs seeking to spend, hide and launder money extracted from the Russian state during the turbulent collapse of the Soviet Union found its way to Londongrad – reappearing as art collections, opulent city mansions and country houses, and political donations. Eyerolls greeted questions as to why … Continue reading Money talks: Abramovich, the Tory peer and the Trump adviser

Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey

By Sacha Ismail One striking aspect of the 21st November sentencing hearing for Nathan Gill, the former Reform UK Wales leader convicted of taking bribes to make pro-Russian propaganda in the European Parliament, has not been reported on. In his arguments to the court before the judge handed down the sentence, Gill’s defence barrister Peter Wright … Continue reading Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey

How Volodymyr Ischenko Strengthens Russia’s Negotiating Position

We publish here an important critique by leading Ukrainian democratic socialist Vitaliy Dudin of the ideas of the émigré sociologist Volodymyr Ischenko.  Many years ago Ischenko was a figure on the new left in Ukraine, since at least 2014, he has engaged in propagating narratives used by sections of the left hostile to Ukraine and … Continue reading How Volodymyr Ischenko Strengthens Russia’s Negotiating Position

Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights

Ukrainian teachers face an unprecedented attack on their jobs and conditions. As parliament prepares to adopt the 2026 State Budget Law, proposals would abolish permanent contracts, increase workloads, cut pay and allowances, and undermine basic labour rights. These measures—condemned by Ukrainian unions—risk mass dismissals and a collapse in education quality for millions of children already … Continue reading Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights

Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia

By Mick Antoniw, Welsh Senedd member for Pontypridd, former Counsel General for Wales and Ukraine Solidarity Campaign committee member I attended the Nathan Gill sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey on 21 November. Why? It was clear that having pleaded guilty to eight charges of bribery he was going to be given a long prison … Continue reading Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia

2,000 Miles to Kharkiv: USC Delivers Trucks of Aid, Solidarity, to Ukraine’s Frontlines

Report of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Delegation to Ukraine On Thursday 6 November, a delegation from the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign arrived in Kharkiv having driven 2,000 miles to deliver three trucks along with clothing, sleeping bags, helmets, medical supplies and more to our comrades fighting on the frontlines to defend Ukraine. Trucks were delivered to members … Continue reading 2,000 Miles to Kharkiv: USC Delivers Trucks of Aid, Solidarity, to Ukraine’s Frontlines