Readers discuss racism on the streets, discrimination and knife crime

Readers discuss the politicisation of murder, politicians' responses and so-called 'woke culture'

Readers discuss theft, climate change and MI5

Last week, war criminal and former prime minister Tony Blair published a 5,700 word essay lambasting Starmer and the Labour Party. This diatribe is a more-or-less clear expression of the (impossible) demands of the capitalist class upon the Labour government.

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Readers debate '15-minute cities', Trump and Cuba plus the US plans for the moon

Readers discuss what the England flag means, social media ban for under 18s and stereotyping Liverpool

English’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.

Readers discuss how hot the UK is, the hospitaluty industry in peril and if immigration is a problem

National Reality TV Awards 2025 - VIP Arrivals. Shona Manderson on the carpet. She has short cool brunette hair and wears a light blue dress. The background is purple and orange.

Readers discuss Burnham's path to PM, the solution to a declining economy and whether political parties only care about their term

Readers discuss the ex-Brexit party Reform, Starmer's prospects and the power of a vote

This month saw the return of the Met Gala – a glorified catwalk where the opulence of the rich and powerful is trotted out. This year's event was partially overshadowed by labour protests, celebrity snubs, and a grassroots 'ball without billionaires'.

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Readers discuss Liz Truss' mini budget, economic growth and a trade deficit with the EU

Readers discuss the hyper-galactic rock duo, Wes Streeting and how democratic the Brexit vote was

Readers discuss leadership bids, instability in the UK and the legacy of the Tory party

Readers discuss the security of Starmer's position, Farage's absence and whether the public want to rejoin the EU

In this issue’s installment of ‘bastard bosses of the week’, readers of The Communist discuss organising in the charity sector, corner-cutting managers, William Hill redundancies, and more!

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Readers discuss the ethics of landlords, if Starmer wants to rejoin the EU and a man who pulled a car with his penis

I wanted to give a shout out for two of the articles in this month’s edition. First, the story by Bob McDaniel. It’s kind of funny how it is the...

“I appreciate how Midwest Flyer was able to connect me to the buyers so quickly. -Andrew” Andrew placed a classified ad for one month and successfully sold his item, highlighting...

Readers discuss crimes against Jewish people, Trump's vanity and the repsonsibilities of security guards

Letters to the editor: May 2026

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Readers discuss assisted dying in Switzerland, restraining shoplifters and Trump wanting to end the war in Iran

In the latest issue of The Communist, readers expose the hefty price tag that comes with funeral-planning, and the nightmarish companies making cosmetic products out of corpses. We also cover NASA’s moon landing, the climate crisis, and more.

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Readers discuss the Mandelson scandal, Starmer's decision making and phone ban for under 13s

Letters to the editor: March/April 2026

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Readers discuss Sharon Osbourne's views, Trump's AI Jesus image and fuss over Prince Harry

Image via Wikimedia Commons It must come up in every single argument, from sophisticated to sophomoric, about the practicability of non-violent pacifism. “Look what Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. were able to achieve!” “Yes, but what about Hitler? What do you do about the Nazis?” The rebuttal implies future Nazi-like entities looming on the […]

Readers discuss Trump's motivations, The Royals visiting the US and people wearing balaclavas

Readers discuss political statements being made after three girls died, praise for Pope Leo and driving safety