Reach for the Star: Back to basics — how to buy the Morning Star

BERNADETTE KEAVENEY walks us through the easiest steps to take to make sure you get the daily voice for peace and socialism. Whether you order it through local newsagents, supermarkets or sign up for a delivery there’s a simple route to getting the Morning Star every day

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OUR virtual postbag has been busy with readers asking why the Morning Star is missing from supermarket shelves, why shops receive too few copies and where they can reliably buy it. These are fair questions. So, this week, let’s get back to basics.

The simplest starting point is an independent retailer selling national newspapers. Ask them to order the Morning Star through their usual wholesaler. We cannot afford to send copies to every shop in the hope that someone buys them: the printing costs and unsold returns would quickly become unsustainable.

Supermarkets are more complicated. Most do not list the Morning Star, and supplying it without permission risks fines for the wholesaler and ultimately the paper. Some Asda or Sainsbury’s stores may carry copies because customers have persuaded them to do so, but continued sales are essential to keep the paper on the shelves.

The Co-op is the main supermarket exception, although not every shop or society participates in the same buying arrangements. If your local branch does not stock us, ask. We can often help arrange a supply. And if your only option is somewhere such as Tesco Express, there is no harm in approaching the manager.

Once you have chosen a retailer, ask for a regular order and explain that the paper is available from their usual wholesaler. If there are difficulties, contact [email protected] and we will do our best to help.

How many copies arrive is determined by wholesalers, not directly by us, using previous sales to calculate requirements. We urge them to supply retailers six days a week and try to fill gaps when we spot them.

Regular purchases help sustain that supply, but extra copies that simply travel out on the van and come back for recycling help nobody. The best foundation is a steady order from a committed reader.

Finally, wherever you buy your paper, remember our print subscription service. You can choose home news delivery or vouchers to take to your retailer. Print subscribers also receive the digital print edition — an added bonus worth £220 and ideal when you are on the move. 

For details, visit morningstaronline.co.uk/subscribe. Your regular order helps keep the Star available.

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