Remoulding Britain’s Railways
Boris Johnson's rail plans were always fatally flawed – if his government really wanted to level up, it would build a modern train system connecting communities across the whole country.
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The Art of Preston Bus Station
Preston Bus Station isn’t just an iconic brutalist structure, it’s a reminder of a time when planning was bold – and public transport infrastructure was a symbol of the future.
How Revolutionary Salford Made Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was born on this day in 1820, but he was forged as a socialist by Salford's industrial revolution – two centuries later, city mayor Paul Dennett writes about Engels' enduring legacy.
In Search of Victor Grayson
A new book explores the legend surrounding the disappearance of one-time socialist MP Victor Grayson – and offers a stark lesson in the political trajectories of those who leave the Left.
The NHS Is Failing Because it’s Not Public Enough
Right-wingers use today's NHS shortcomings to argue that a public health system doesn't work – but its failings stem from decades of pro-market reforms.
How Sam Fender Became the Voice of the North
Sam Fender's 'Seventeen Going Under' gives passionate expression to the experience of young, left-wing northern England – combining rousing rock with lyrics decrying the dark impact of austerity.
Abolish Tuition Fees, Write Off Student Debt
Reported plans to reduce tuition fees by £750 aren't a real solution to the crisis facing students – if the government wants to make a difference, it should abolish fees entirely and write off student debt.
Banning Hamas Is the Latest Attack on Palestine Solidarity
The government's classification of Hamas as a terrorist organisation isn't about keeping anyone safe – it's the latest cynical attempt to criminalise solidarity with Palestinians.
Malnourishing Britain
Malnutrition cases have doubled since the start of Tory Party rule. That isn't an accident – it's the predictable consequence of policies designed to make people poorer.
Government Policy Is Feeding Campus Islamophobia
The government's security apparatus is subjecting Muslim students to relentless suspicion and fuelling hate – turning universities from places of learning into sites of surveillance.
How the Tories Profit from the Climate Crisis
From subsidies to second jobs, the interests of fossil fuel companies are intimately wrapped up with those of the British state and its representatives. We can't fight the climate crisis until that changes.
The Goldstrike Is a Fight for the University’s Soul
Goldsmiths management is pushing a brutal corporate 'recovery plan' that will see dozens of staff members laid off – but the workers are committed to fighting back against the decimation of higher education.