Glasgow Is Integrating its Public Transport System – for the Elite Only
There is no fully integrated public transport system in any British city outside of London – but Glasgow has created one for a fortnight, for diplomats only, during COP26.
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Still Shafted
Two new books on the Miners’ Strike reveal the solidarities that existed across the divides of today’s ‘culture war’ – and the ongoing effects of the defeat on the communities at the heart of it.
Rishi Sunak’s Budget Leaves Poor Pupils Behind
This week's Budget increased Covid catch-up spending for education, but only to a third of what experts say schools need – proof once again that this government doesn't care about kids.
Jimmy Savile: Establishment Hero
Ten years ago today, Jimmy Savile died a national hero. Since then he has been exposed as a brutal child abuser – but his rise would have been impossible without powerful friends in the British establishment.
Betraying the Fight Against Climate Change on the Eve of COP26
By slashing taxes on domestic flights and fuel, the Tories have made a mockery of Britain's commitment to greener transport – just days before lecturing the world on climate change at COP26.
The Gig Economy Needs to Change – And the Public Knows It
New polling shows massive public opposition to low pay, bogus self-employment and anti-union practices in the gig economy – it's time to change the laws that allow corporate giants to cheat workers.
57. How We Win the Green New Deal: An Interview with Chris Saltmarsh
On this week's episode, Grace speaks to eco-socialist activist and author Chris Saltmarsh about his new book 'Burnt' – and how we can build a movement to win a Green New Deal.
How Workers Won Big at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's Kostal decision is a victory for workers, protecting collective bargaining from bullying bosses – now it's time for a revival of the workers' movement to make these rights real in the workplace.
Why the Putney Debates Still Matter
On this day in 1647, the New Model Army gathered in Putney to demand a constitution which enshrined government by consent – centuries later, we can still learn from their radical democratic vision.
How the Left Should Respond to Sunak’s Budget
Yesterday's Budget increased spending, but did little to tackle a decade of attacks on living standards for workers – the Left's job now is to call the government's bluff on promises of a 'high wage economy.'
The Contested Politics of ‘Dune’
Since its publication in 1965, 'Dune' has been claimed by both right and left – but its political and ecological critiques make its return to the big screen apt for an era of capitalist crisis.
Behind Glasgow’s COP26 Bin Strike
After years of neglect, Glasgow's refuse workers are taking a stand for liveable wages, decent conditions and better services – by striking during COP26, they might finally get a hearing.