Justice for Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
Lee 'Scratch' Perry, who died last week at the age of 85, wasn't just a sonic genius – he was also a politicised producer whose work was full of demands for justice.
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Turning the Suburbs Socialist
The suburbs of England are seen by many as a symbol of Tory strength, but a new book argues that beneath the surface lies a potential for change that socialists can bring to life.
The Iraq War Exposes the West’s Ukraine Hypocrisy
On this day in 2003, the Iraq War began. It was an illegal invasion in the same mould as Putin's war in Ukraine – but almost two decades later, its architects have faced no consequences.
History for the People
Though Britain’s Communist movement never took power, its leading lights – like E. P. Thompson and Eric Hobsbawm – sparked a revolution in understanding the role of working people in making history.
A Letter from São Vicente
The attempted coup in Brazil that followed Lula’s victory was the culmination of the surreal world of Bolsonarismo, in which the country’s history was warped into unrecognisability.
Jeremy Hardy (1961-2019)
Jeremy Hardy stood out amid the cavalcade of insipid politeness on the airwaves. He was funny, and rude, and unashamedly socialist.
How the NHS Was Won
The National Health Service was born on this day in 1948. Although celebrated today, its creation was the product of a long struggle by the workers' movement against healthcare profiteers.
Doubling Down on the Hostile Environment
This week's deportation flight makes clear that the government hasn't learned the lessons of the Windrush scandal – and intends to make the hostile environment a whole lot worse.
Socialism Is Not Going Away
Despite today's defeat for the Left in the leadership election, Corbyn's policies remain overwhelmingly popular among Labour members – and are the only way out of the economic crisis we find ourselves in.
An English Revolutionary
On St. George's Day, we republish E. P. Thompson's essay on the life and politics of William Morris – an English revolutionary and the greatest moral critic of capitalism of his age.
Health vs. the Economy: A False Choice
Boris Johnson is framing the Covid-19 debate as 'health vs. the economy' – but his government's approach to this crisis has helped neither, and nor will recklessness in easing the lockdown.
He Was Curious Red
Olof Palme, the radical social democrat who led Sweden in the 1970s, first came to international prominence in an unexpected place – a cameo in the notorious 'sex film' I Am Curious Yellow.
How the Merkel Era Entrenched Inequality
As the SPD, FDP and Greens continue coalition talks, Germany and Europe are preparing for life after Merkel – but the consequences of her post-crash austerity agenda will endure for many years to come.
Why Capitalism Loves Corruption
Liberals try to shrug off corruption as a bug in our system, but it's really a feature – one that's been core to capitalism from the very beginning.
The British Media Is Campaigning for Nuclear War
By advocating a No-Fly Zone in Ukraine, the commentariat is demanding that we roll the dice on nuclear war – the latest reminder of just how dangerous our warmongering media truly is.
Tribune in the Community
The newly-formed Luton Tribune Club is fighting the cost-of-living crisis in one of Britain’s most neglected communities.