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The Public Ownership Consensus

The new middle ground on the UK economy is one that recognises the failures of privatisation and the need for meaningful public ownership – that's a sign of just how much progress Labour under Corbyn made in changing the national conversation.

Spain’s Left Turn

Podemos MP Txema Guijarro sits down with Tribune to discuss the challenges facing Spain's new left-wing coalition government, its mission to fight for working people – and its commitment to deliver justice for the victims of the Franco dictatorship.

In Defence of Community Organising

Community organising is a vital part of rebuilding the Labour Party at the grassroots – but it will take time and shouldn't be expected to produce immediate results, argues Ian Lavery.

The Starmer Narrative

Keir Starmer's campaign rests on the idea that Labour lost in December because it didn't have a polished leader who could play the Westminster game effectively - if he wins on this basis, the lurch to the Right will be swift.

How Bernie Organised Workers in Iowa

We might still be waiting on the results of the Iowa caucuses – but the effects of Bernie's ground game, particularly in mobilising working-class immigrants to turn out for him, are clear to see.

My Path to Politics

Scottish deputy leader candidate Matt Kerr on how family, trade unionism and experience of injustice led him to politics – and why the cause of a Labour Party fighting for working-class people remains as relevant as ever.

Bernie Can Beat Trump

In today's Iowa caucuses, Democrats have the opportunity to choose a candidate whose record of defending popular programmes like Social Security and Medicaid hits Donald Trump where he's weak.

Labour’s Deeper Reflection

Labour should respond to the general election defeat by looking back not a month or a year, but over the past two decades – to what it did in government, in opposition and in response to Britain's emerging constitutional crises.

The Westminster Fetish

This week's pile-on against Zarah Sultana over select committees demonstrates how our establishment sees democracy – as a set of rules and procedures to which they alone are gatekeepers.

Social Structures

An interview with artist Ilona Sagar about the links between people and architecture, health and community, and the process of gentrification.