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Morning Star

British daily newspaper published under the title Morning Star, subtitled The People's Daily, and owned by its readers through the People's Press Printing Society co-operative.

About Morning Star

Morning Star, a reader-owned daily newspaper

Morning Star is a British daily newspaper that presents itself under the subtitle The People's Daily. Its ownership model is unusual in the sector: the title states that it is a reader-owned co-operative, structured so that readers can become part of the paper by buying shares in the People's Press Printing Society.

The publication combines a print-oriented identity with a digital edition at morningstaronline.co.uk, where the current issue's content is organised by sections and topics.

News sections and editorial scope

The paper's structure divides coverage into Britain, World, Editorial, Features, Culture and Sport, each with its own landing page. Within Britain, the site groups stories under labels such as Far Right, Arms Trade, Climate Crisis, Workers' Rights, Politics and Gaza Solidarity. The World section is organised by geography and theme, including Middle East, Latin America, United States, North Africa, South Asia and Round-up.

Beyond these, the title maintains a list of recurring topics: Iran War, Scotland, Workers' Rights, Climate Crisis, Latin America, Big Tech and Far Right, with Latin America appearing twice in the navigation.

Regular formats

  • Editorials and opinion columns signed by contributors.
  • Features and long-form analysis on protest movements, education and history.
  • Culture coverage including cinema, film round-ups, poetry and book reviews.
  • Sport reporting across rugby league, basketball, cycling and other disciplines, plus a daily sport round-up.
  • World in brief and sport in brief digest items.

How the paper is funded

The site sets out several ways of supporting the title: a subscription offer, a general support option, a shop, and the purchase of shares in the People's Press Printing Society. It also offers a Daily Alert and invites readers to join the conversation on social media. Advertising and contact channels are listed among the site services.

Editorial line

The material published at the time of writing concentrates on labour and social issues, anti-racism, climate policy, arms trade debates and international solidarity, with bylined pieces arguing explicit political positions. Coverage referenced in the edition reviewed included energy bills, in-work poverty, a Reform party controversy, the situation in Gaza and the Middle East, working conditions in the video-game industry, and labour and political developments in Brazil, the United States, Libya and Pakistan.

In brief

Daily news and political journalism