The Two Pillars of Corbynism: The Only Way for Labour to Respond to Brexit
Tom Cutterham
Jeremy Corbyn's politics are comprised of two central pillars - the combination of which offers the only decent parliamentary response to Brexit.
‘I look forward to 13,000 brilliant people with 13,000 sets of brilliant ideas working together’ – Jeremy Corbyn
Aaron Bastani caught up with the Labour leader in the same week he faced mass resignations from his cabinet and a coup from his fellow MPs.
IMOBastani: Cameron tries to rescue legacy by calling on Corbyn to resign
As David Cameron shifts the blame of Brexit onto Jeremy Corbyn, Aaron Bastani looks at the Prime Minister's legacy and why he's making this attack now.
An Open Letter to My Anti-Corbyn Labour MP, From a New Member
Ralph Pritchard
People are joining Labour in their tens of thousands to defend Jeremy Corbyn and challenge those waging the coup against him.
IMOBastani: 172 Labour MPs Issue a Vote of No Confidence In Jeremy Corbyn
A majority of Labour MPs vote against the wishes of thousands of loyal members & trade union backing - Aaron Bastani asks can we #KeepCorbyn?
‘There’s no future for the Labour Party in returning to an establishment politics’
Thousands of Labour supporters and activists turned out for the #KeepCorbyn rally yesterday evening Joana Ramiro spoke with Paul Mason, Richard Burgon and others…
IMOBastani: Why We Need To #KeepCorbyn
Another day, another round of resignations, another post-Brexit financial disaster. Corbyn's leadership is under threat - but is anyone else actually qualified to lead Labour after the referendum?
4 Reflections on Podemos and the Spanish Elections
Javier Moreno Zacarés
Despite all predictions to the contrary, Podemos failed to make the significant breakthrough people had expected in yesterday's Spanish general election.
‘This is a vote for the status quo’ – Spanish Elections Conclusions
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker reflect on the underwhelming performance of Unidos Podemos in the elections.
‘A Terrible Night For The Radical Left in Europe’ – Spanish Election Results
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani respond to the results of the Spanish Elections where the radical left party Podemos did less well than expected, coming third.
‘Pragmatism, Not Euphoria’ – Exit Polls Response
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss Podemos and the exit polls which put Podemos ahead of the centre left party PSOE.
IMOBastani: ‘Selfish, spineless, worst of all, no plan’ – Hilary Benn’s Post-Brexit Coup
Aaron responds to Hilary Benn's sacking and the plotting from MPs on the Labour right.
Long Read: How Did We Get Here? The EU Referendum and the Crises of Union
Joseph Leigh
Sunday Long Read: Britain now heads into a period of unprecedented turbulence. This was not supposed to happen. What does the result suggest about the state of UK democracy? And what strategic challenges does it present to the left?
Novara FM: Brexit: It’s happened
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss Britain's historic decision to vote to leave the European Union.
Warnings About the Consequences of Brexit Are Falling on Deaf Ears – Here’s Why
Luke Ilott
The Remain camp's reliance on people heeding the advice of this or that economic expert misunderstands the defiance many Leavers feel they're exercising in voting to 'take back control'.
IMOBastani: #EURef – A Tale of Two Labour Voters
Aaron Bastani on how the EU referendum has shown a split in Labours support base - and what the party now needs to do to get both sides on board in time for 2020.
To Combat Extremism, We Need to Radicalise Our Own Thinking
Elizabeth Mizon
The threat of 'radicals' and 'extremists' dominates the papers and policy documents alike, but it's time we admitted only a radical change of direction can challenge the status quo and the reactionary responses to it.
How Rising London Rents are Funding Elite Private Schools
Sol Gamsu
While you're shelling out to put a roof over your head, it's easy to forget who owns the ground beneath your feet. For many cash-strapped London students, rent money is helping to feather the nests of the elite - and the situation isn't uncommon.