Journalism’s Digital Difficulties
The internet age has precipitated a crisis in journalism. But the solution isn’t paywalls or more advertising: it’s public funding.
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Why ‘Revoke’ is Bad for Remain
The Lib Dems' promise to make Brexit go away with one neat trick is a cynical ploy to pick up votes – and exposes how little the party has thought through its Brexit plans.
France’s Strike Against Macron
Yesterday saw France grind to a halt with mass strike action against proposed pension reforms - but unions are aware it was just one step in a long struggle against Macron's neoliberal project.
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.
Towards a National Food Service
A National Food Service isn't pie in the sky. The technology already exists in the food delivery sector – and should be used for the public good rather than private profit.
Manolis Glezos: Partisan
Manolis Glezos was just 19 when he sparked Greece’s anti-Nazi resistance by tearing down the swastika from the Acropolis. He passed away this week after almost a century of struggle on behalf of the oppressed.
Do Not Resuscitate the Oil Industry
The oil price crash is an opportunity for governments to act – keep the remaining fossil fuels in the ground and invest now in a Green New Deal to save the planet and stimulate the economy.
Boris Johnson Underestimated Teachers – Now They’re Fighting Back
When the government announced their plans to reopen schools without consultation, Boris Johnson expected to be able to ignore the concerns of teachers – instead he has breathed new life into their trade unions.
Learning the Lessons from the UCU Strikes
Recent years have seen an explosion in union activity on university campuses, with two major strike waves against neoliberal reforms – but if workers are to win concessions, they will need to build from the grassroots.
Coronavirus and the Housing Crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing chaos in the housing market – but whether it leads to a property crash, a deepening crisis for renters, or even a respite in rising costs remains contested.
Erasing Empire
Contrary to Boris Johnson's claims that it does not edit or censor the past, the British state has sought at every turn to conceal the truth about the empire – including destroying vast records of its crimes.
A Decade of Austerity Ruined Britain – We Can’t Afford a Repeat
Today marks 10 years since the first Coalition austerity budget. The last decade showed that austerity can be worse for the economy than any recession – but the government is determined to ignore the lesson.
Roger McKenzie: ‘If We’re Not Organised, We Can’t Win’
Unison general secretary candidate Roger McKenzie on his plans to revive organising in the union, grow its activist base, transform the social care sector – and defend Labour's pro-worker policies.
How Market Ideology Destroyed Resilience in our NHS
Corporate management tactics – and the mantra to 'do more with less' – claimed to be cutting waste from the NHS, but what they actually cut was resilience and its ability to deal with crises like Covid-19.
How Capitalism Stifles Innovation
Under capitalism, investment in new technologies only takes place when it's profitable for corporate interests – if we want innovation to benefit society at large, we need a socialist system.
The Government’s Furlough Scheme Extension Is Too Little – And Too Late
The crisis Britain faces this winter required an ambitious package of support – from an evictions ban to liveable sick pay and Universal Credit reform. Instead, we got half measures at the last minute.