West London Residents Say They Have Been Poisoned by Developers Building on Toxic Site
by Joe Attard
Residents of a majority BME west London borough believe they have been poisoned by a housing development on the site of a former gasworks. Building work that exposed families to toxic chemicals was given the go ahead by Boris Johnson and by the local council leader, after the developer sent him on all expenses paid trip to Cannes.
We Can Beat Boris Johnson, but Only by Refusing to Play His Game
by James Meadway
Tory Brexiteers are in a bind, and they want to make sure we are, too. The only way to break out of the game being set up for us is to refuse to play it. To oppose and defeat Boris Johnson means placing the deep crisis of British society at the centre of what we're saying.
Is This a Coup?

Boris Johnson has announced parliament will be suspended in order to implement Brexit, deal or no deal. Is this a coup? Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker convene for an emergency #TyskySour to discuss.

It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Westminster System in Meltdown (But MPs Can Still Stop No Deal)
by Aaron Bastani
Johnson's actions highlight the problems of the British constitution, but calling his latest move a 'coup' absolves Liberal Democrats and Tory 'rebels' of their responsibility to vote down this government to stop No Deal, argues Aaron Bastani.
It’s Been Four Months Since Spain Had a Government
by Tommy Greene
Left-wing coalition talks have broken down in Spain. Here’s why and what’s at stake.
Amazon in Flames

As the Amazon burns, its time to join the dots between right-wing populism and the climate crisis. With Oscar Guardiola Rivera, Professor in law at Birkbeck and author of “What if Latin America Ruled the World?” and Daniel Willis, from Global Justice Now.

Why is the Remain Movement So Full of Centrists?
by Michael Chessum
From establishment politicians like Alastair Campbell and Anna Soubry to a loud and obsessive activist core, it’s not in doubt that the anti-Brexit movement is dominated by centrists. Michael Chessum asks why this is the case.
‘Papua Merdeka!’: Why It’s Kicking Off in Occupied West Papua
by Connor Woodman
Over the past week, West Papua - which has been occupied by Indonesia since 1963 - has witnessed unrest on a scale not seen in years. Connor Woodman explains the background to the protests.
How the US Green Lit an Israeli Movement to Change the Demographics of East Jerusalem
by Sophia Akram
Since the opening of a new US Embassy in Jerusalem last year, human rights groups say Palestinians have been evicted from the city faster than ever before.
Party Leaders, READY!
This summer Johnson, Corbyn and Swinson have been preparing for battle. But who has best positioned themselves to come out on top? Michael Walker is back and will be joined by Ash Sarkar and James Butler.
Political Strikes in Hong Kong: Not the First, and Probably Not the Last
by Fuk Ying Tse
For almost three months, Hong Kong has seen mass protests against the extradition law amendment bill - a bill that would allow the Hong Kong government to extradite fugitives to China, threatening to undermine the autonomy of the region. Fuk Ying Tse explains the context and significance of the protests.
Do We Really Need to Quit Beef to Save the Planet?

Goldsmiths College has banned the sale of beef on campus starting this September as part of broader efforts to be carbon neutral by 2025. But do we really need to stop eating meat to combat climate change?

#ACFM Trip 5: Consciousness Raising
Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn and Jeremy Gilbert discuss the history and future of the tradition of consciousness raising.
Tackling the Climate Crisis Means Transforming British Foreign Relations
by David Wearing
Britain’s modern relations with the fossil fuel producers of the Middle East are key in sustaining our neoliberal economic model and militaristic foreign policy. Combating the climate crisis will force us to untangle these relationships - and the effects will be transformative, argues David Wearing.
‘Tantamount to bullying’: Asda Workers March Against ‘Flexible’ Contract Imposition
by Craig Gent
Today Asda workers gathered in Leeds for a national demonstration against the imposition of 'flexible' new employment conditions, which they argue will have devastating consequences for workers' lives. Craig Gent reports.
This Must Be the ‘Green Moment’ – So Why is Caroline Lucas Rehabilitating the Failed Politics of the Establishment?
by Aaron Bastani
Last weekend Caroline Lucas proposed cabinet of ‘national unity’ to stop a no deal Brexit - comprised entirely of remain-voting white women. Aaron Bastani argues that by aligning themselves with remain-centrists over socialists, the Greens are providing credibility to the political establishment at a time when eco-socialism has never been more necessary.
Eight Days Without Internet: What is Happening in Kashmir and Why?
by Zara Patel
Revoking the special status of Kashmir - India’s only Muslim-majority state - fits perfectly into the BJP's pattern of attacking minorities and intensifying Hindu nationalist sentiment.
‘We are not nothing’: The Local Businesses Fighting Gentrification in South East London
by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright
A regeneration scheme is set to transform a major arterial road in south east London, turning large portions of industrial land along the Old Kent Road into high-rise tower blocks. While the council argues this will bring new homes and jobs to the area, local people say the scheme threatens hundreds of thriving businesses.

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