July | 2016 | Novara Media

Long Read: Work As Obedience: Historical Reflections for a Post-Work Future

James Fisher

Our relationship to work is a fractious one: whilst politicians vindicate 'hard working families', some social theorists dream of a ‘post-work’ future. James Fisher takes a look back at the evolution of the 'work ethic', to see what insights it can provide into. how our society organises work – and how those structures might be overcome.

IMOBastani: Owen Smith’s Sexism Problem

Has Owen Smith's misogynist behaviour been deliberately ignored by those trying to smear the Corbyn movement?

4 Things That Are Right With Effective Altruism

Matteo Tiratelli

In a previous Novara article, 'Effective Altruism' was slammed for pointing to symptoms instead of structures. This response piece argues it may not be worth jettisoning a project like EA yet.

Labour’s Electability Crisis: Is Corbyn the Cause or Cure?

James McAsh

The Labour party is facing a crisis of electability, but until last year Labour's votes and membership were in steep decline. Contrary to what the critics say, could Corbyn's leadership actually be the best route out?

IMOBastani: Has the centre-left collapsed?

Whatever you think of Blair, Owen Smith and Corbyn it's undeniable that Europe is facing a crisis of social democracy? Aaron Bastani looks at recent history and asks has the centre-left collapsed?

Interview: Chilcot, Corbyn and Britain’s constitutional crisis – Alex Salmond in conversation

Liam O'Hare sits down with former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond to chat media bias on Iraq, Theresa May's start as PM and sentiment around immigration in the UK, amongst much much else.

Long Read: Redeveloped into Fuel Poverty: The Story of Myatts Field North.

Fanny Malinen

The 'redevelopment' of the Myatts Field North estate in Lambeth, South London has lead to the effective eviction of many residents - whilst those who remain face worsening conditions and fuel poverty. It stands in grim testimony to the failures of PFI schemes.

Tory School Reforms Are Making Teachers and Students Suffer

Danny Rees

Michael Gove and Nicky Morgan might have has their hall passes revoked in Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle, but the legacy of their education reforms lives on in our schools.

IMOBastani: Who is the real Owen Smith?

Jeremy Corbyn today launched his leadership campaign, but who is he up against? Top lobbyist at Pfizer, advocate of privatisation and welfare cuts, Aaron Bastani discovers.

Long Read: Democracy Suspended: What Really Happened at the Brighton Labour AGM?

John Medhurst

Following an alleged 'spitting incident' at a recent AGM, Labour's biggest constituency party has been suspended and its branch executive election annulled.

Post-Industrial Towns: The Future of the British Left Post-Brexit

Harriet Protheroe-Davis

The likes of Nigel Farage and the Vote Leave campaign capitalised on the political abandonment felt in many post-industrial towns. It's time for the left - and Labour - to rebuild trust in these areas.

Novara FM: Theresa’s Tories

On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss Cameron’s legacy, their future under Theresa May, and what, if anything, the Conservative party actually believe in.

Long Read: Take Back the City: The Disillusioned Londoners Calling for Radical Democracy.

Emma Snaith

Take Back the City proposes a radically different vision of political organising. In a city riven with social divisions and worsening living conditions, can it hope to achieve change for ordinary Londoners?

‘They kill us because they see that we were never alive anyway’ – Black Lives Matter in the UK

Wail Qasim on why the Black Lives Matter movement, which began in North America, has a lot to add to ongoing struggles on the other side of the Atlantic.

Theresa May becomes Britain’s 2nd female PM – This is NOT a feminist victory

Eleanor Penny on all the ways the former Home Secretary has screwed over women.

Australia’s Unsatisfying Political Landscape Won’t Be Fixed by E-Voting

Robbie Fordyce

Recent federal elections have left Australia's political status quo largely intact, but lengthy ballot counts have turned people towards the prospect of e-voting.

Interview: Brexit, Labour, Immigration & Trident – Paul Mason in conversation

Aaron Bastani talks to journalist and filmmaker Paul Mason on immigration caps, keeping trident and why he ditched mainstream TV journalism to rally behind Labour under Jeremy Corbyn.

‘How Can I Deselect My Labour MP?’ A Short Guide to Reselection and Democratic Accountability

Eric Sim

With the gulf between the wishes of Labour MPs and Labour members only widening, it's little wonder people are beginning to whisper the 'D-word' in pursuit of democratic accountability.

Long Read: Work As Obedience: Historical Reflections for a Post-Work Future

James Fisher

4 Things That Are Right With Effective Altruism

Matteo Tiratelli

Interview: Chilcot, Corbyn and Britain’s constitutional crisis – Alex Salmond in conversation

Long Read: Redeveloped into Fuel Poverty: The Story of Myatts Field North.

Fanny Malinen

Tory School Reforms Are Making Teachers and Students Suffer

Danny Rees

Novara FM: Theresa’s Tories

Long Read: Take Back the City: The Disillusioned Londoners Calling for Radical Democracy.

Emma Snaith

‘They kill us because they see that we were never alive anyway’ – Black Lives Matter in the UK

Theresa May becomes Britain’s 2nd female PM – This is NOT a feminist victory

Australia’s Unsatisfying Political Landscape Won’t Be Fixed by E-Voting

Robbie Fordyce

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Long Read: Work As Obedience: Historical Reflections for a Post-Work Future

James Fisher

IMOBastani: Owen Smith’s Sexism Problem

4 Things That Are Right With Effective Altruism

Matteo Tiratelli

Labour’s Electability Crisis: Is Corbyn the Cause or Cure?

James McAsh

IMOBastani: Has the centre-left collapsed?

Interview: Chilcot, Corbyn and Britain’s constitutional crisis – Alex Salmond in conversation

Long Read: Redeveloped into Fuel Poverty: The Story of Myatts Field North.

Fanny Malinen

Tory School Reforms Are Making Teachers and Students Suffer

Danny Rees

IMOBastani: Who is the real Owen Smith?

Long Read: Democracy Suspended: What Really Happened at the Brighton Labour AGM?

John Medhurst

Post-Industrial Towns: The Future of the British Left Post-Brexit

Harriet Protheroe-Davis

Novara FM: Theresa’s Tories

Long Read: Take Back the City: The Disillusioned Londoners Calling for Radical Democracy.

Emma Snaith

‘They kill us because they see that we were never alive anyway’ – Black Lives Matter in the UK

Theresa May becomes Britain’s 2nd female PM – This is NOT a feminist victory

Australia’s Unsatisfying Political Landscape Won’t Be Fixed by E-Voting

Robbie Fordyce

Interview: Brexit, Labour, Immigration & Trident – Paul Mason in conversation

‘How Can I Deselect My Labour MP?’ A Short Guide to Reselection and Democratic Accountability

Eric Sim

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