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A Parliament of Novels

Scott Hames discusses the class and cultural politics of Scottish independence – and whether the movement behind it was founded by left-nationalist writers and artists, or more elite interests.

The Hollow Government

When Dominic Cummings and Michael Gove were in charge of the Department for Education, their scorched earth reforms left chaos in their wake. Now, they have their sights set on the entire civil service.

The Fake Transport Revolution

Far from fixing Britain's broken transport system, the Tories' much-vaunted 'transport revolution' doesn't even cover their own cuts – and falls miles short of the transformation the country needs.

How the Climate Strikes Can Win

Today's student climate strike is another example of grassroots activity challenging the environmental crisis – but in order to win, the movement will need to build deeper links with workers and unions.

Turning Point

Today's speech by Rebecca Long-Bailey in her hometown of Salford laid out a compelling vision of Labour’s path to power – and socialists should take note, argues Grace Blakeley.

Permission to Believe Again

Nine weeks on from December's election defeat, Ali Milani argues that it's time for Labour members to emerge from its shadow – and renew the commitment to radical change that Britain so desperately needs.