The government's Right to Regenerate scheme promises to tackle unused buildings and land – but only if they're publicly owned. Once again, this ignores the reality of a housing crisis caused by private ownership.
A new book explores how Britain's establishment media provided Boris Johnson with the platform for the lies and provocations that made his political career – only to bemoan his rise to the top when it was too late.
This Valentine's Day, we remember the revolutionary life of Jenny Marx – a socialist and feminist whose own activity, no less than her relationship with Karl, helped to shape the struggles of her time.
Four new books show the emergence of a new tradition of London music writing, which swaps myth and hyperbole for the poetry found in harsh political realities.
The 'Third World' was not always a pejorative term. Its origins lie in a revolutionary post-colonial project that aimed to find a path to development beyond the Cold War camps.
Before the pandemic, private equity had amassed $2.5 trillion – more than the GDP of Italy – in 'dry powder,' waiting for distressed assets to plunder. Covid-19 provided them with the perfect opportunity.
The Tories' attack on criminal Legal Aid is well known — but cuts to the civil system have equally serious consequences for those seeking justice against the government and Britain's corporate elite.
Along with healthcare staff, workers in industries like retail and delivery have been facing huge pressures and dangerous conditions for almost a year. Their contributions deserve wider recognition.
The government's White Paper on NHS reform is being heralded as a return to a truly public service — in reality, it would make privatisation easier than ever.
More than a million low-paid workers have regularly skipped meals during this pandemic, while thousands more miss heating and bills. There's only one solution to Britain's endemic poverty pay – a real living wage.
Manchester's developers and charities are proposing to house the homeless in shipping containers. The move is part of a trend of inhumanity disguised as stylish efficiency.
Before Covid-19, childcare was overpriced for families and underpaid for workers. With the pandemic forcing many providers to close, the sector needs a radical overhaul – to ensure quality care and decent conditions.