The Broken Mythologies of Silicon Valley
The high-profile collapse of WeWork is a parable of venture capitalism — and a world where our collective future is determined by the whims of billionaire investors.
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Socialism or Unionism
The future for Scottish Labour lies in winning back working-class supporters of independence – which is why charting a course towards hardline unionism is such a mistake.
Bernie Sanders Against the Establishment
Ahead of today's primaries, the Democratic establishment is in a panic – and with good reason: Bernie Sanders and his grassroots movement are beating them.
From the Terraces to Westminster
Liverpool MP Ian Byrne on how the city's football culture taught him solidarity, why it inspired him to set up Fans Supporting Foodbanks – and how Labour can rebuild in working-class communities.
On the Picket Line with the UCU
As the biggest university strike in British history enters its second month, we speak to workers on the picket lines about the impacts of insecure hours, unpaid work and gender inequality on their lives.
Big Capital Is Watching You
Large corporations are increasingly using dystopian technologies to monitor every aspect of their workers' days – it marks a new wave of 'digital Taylorism' designed to maximise control.
Making Sense Of Labour’s Midlands Rout
The Midlands, which was once a heartland of militant trade unionism, saw thousands of Labour voters switch to the Tories this election. Only a politics that truly embraces community, solidarity, and dignity can reverse this trend.
Why We Lost
In 2017, Corbynism was a vibrant socialist project with a real prospect of power — in the two years since, it inflicted many of its own wounds.
As I Please: The Real Continuity Candidate
Only economic radicalism and internationalism can achieve the change the Labour Party hopes to see in British politics.
Tides of History
In 1959, after Labour had suffered three consecutive election defeats, Nye Bevan made a defiant conference speech in defence of socialism. We republish that speech today.
Northern Discomfort
Today MPs Ian Lavery and Jon Trickett are launching their report 'Northern Discomfort,' which argues for a radical change in Labour's approach to communities in the North of England.
Canvassing for Bernie
The grassroots Bernie Sanders campaign is trying to rebuild a sense of democracy and common purpose in a society where even city spaces are increasingly individualised.