Keir Starmer’s Factionalism Is Tearing Labour Apart
At a time when Keir Starmer could have united the Labour Party around a bold socialist response to the pandemic crisis, he is instead waging a factional campaign – with disastrous results.
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Yes, Britain’s Politics Are Uniquely Bad
From the bungling of Covid-19 to economic policies written for a tiny elite and a cosy relationship with a supine press, Britain's political landscape is more of a wasteland when viewed from neighbouring countries.
How Women Helped to Build Peace in Northern Ireland
Women activists from across Northern Ireland's divide played a crucial role in securing the Good Friday Agreement – and building a foundation of democracy, equality and respect which could ensure a lasting peace.
Starmer’s War on Grassroots Politics
For Keir Starmer, scrapping the Community Organising Unit and attacking party democracy are part of a single project: to turn Labour back into a party of the establishment.
How the Diaspora in Britain Is Fighting for India’s Farmers
Britain's government is staunchly refusing to comment on India's farmer protests and Modi's brutal crackdown – but British Asian communities are organising and speaking out in its place.
The Philosophy of the Gilets Jaunes
A new book on France's 'Gilets Jaunes' movement explores its demands for radical change, explosive social impact – and legacy amidst an increasingly authoritarian French political landscape.
When Unions Spy for the State
Last month, Norman Tebbit revealed that senior figures in the old EETPU helped Thatcher's government spy on trade unionists – it's a cautionary tale about labour leaders who side with the state against their class.
How Labour Alienated Muslim Voters
Keir Starmer's party might have held Batley and Spen, but its approach to both domestic and foreign issues has turned away swathes of supporters in the Muslim community – as well as showing a total lack of moral fibre.
Why We Celebrate the Storming of the Bastille
This day in 1789 changed the course of history. On Bastille Day, we republish French socialist Jean Jaurès on the role played by the working class in the French revolution – and the victories it won for democracy.
Criminalising Solidarity
The government’s latest anti-migrant proposals would criminalise not only asylum seekers, but those who show them solidarity – there’s only one way to fight back: collective action.
Labour Is Turning its Back on the Climate Crisis
After a year of record heatwaves, wildfires and floods, Labour's refusal to even debate the Green New Deal policies needed to respond to the climate crisis is a scandal – and damning of Keir Starmer's leadership.
Politics on the Cheap
Labour’s financial crisis was made inevitable by Keir Starmer sacrificing loyal supporters and socialist policies to impress millionaire backers. Unfortunately for Labour’s leader, the super-rich already have a party that serves their interests.
Everyone In, Always
Last year's 'Everyone In' policy proved that no-one has to sleep rough. As the temperature drops to freezing, we need to learn its lessons – and force the government to end homelessness for good.
Dominic Raab’s Judicial Review Plans Are Another Power Grab
The government is passing a string of laws that make state actors immune from prosecution and insulated from protest. Now, it wants to free itself from oversight by the courts as well.
Keir Starmer’s Start the War Coalition
Keir Starmer's latest attack on Stop the War had nothing to do with peace. Its aim was simple: to convince the hawks who dominate Western foreign policy that Labour no longer stands in the way of their warmongering.
Behind the Scunthorpe Scaffs Strike
Scaffolders at British Steel's Scunthorpe site have spent years fighting for their pay to be brought in line with nationally agreed rates. Now, even after more than 100 days on strike, they're determined to win.