ACFM: #ACFM Microdose: Theories of Consciousness
The #ACFM crew discuss the history of theories of ideology and consciousness in the radical tradition.
‘Alternative Arrangements’ to the Backstop Won’t Work, and the Government Is Beginning to Realise It
Patrick Geddis
The return of a border in Ireland would spell disaster for the Northern Irish economy, while Boris Johnson's 'alternative arrangements' are proving elusive. Signs suggest the PM may be forced to soften his position, as may the DUP, explains Patrick Geddis.
Novara Live: Not Liberal, Not Democrats?
The Lib Dem conference, Johnson’s renegotiation, plus Ann Pettifor’s new book on the Green New Deal. With Ann Pettifor and Tom Kibasi.
We Asked People at London’s First Trans Pride Why the Event Needed to Happen
Patrycja Borecka
Around 1,500 people gathered in central London on Saturday for the city's first Trans Pride. We talked to attendees about why trans rights need to be centre stage.
How the Long, Slow Death of Neoliberalism Sent the Conservative Party Into Crisis
Eleanor Penny
Long read: In a matter of weeks the Tories have lost their flimsy grip on parliament, a historic six votes, any remaining confidence of EU negotiators and the plot entirely. But while it's difficult to look beyond Boris, Eleanor Penny argues the problem has far deeper roots.
Novara FM: What the Hell Happened? What’s Next?
James Butler and Aaron Bastani look back over the summer's political drama.
Novara Live: Wreck or Remain?
Are Swinson and Watson out to stop Brexit, or stop Corbyn? Plus, Johnson’s #NorthernStrategy struggles to get off the ground.
Fuck Business, Fuck the Law, Fuck Parliament: The Descent of British Conservatism
Aaron Bastani
With the government's decision to suspend parliament ruled unlawful, we are now confronted with a crisis so deep that Britain's establishment party is discrediting the order it has historically sought to uphold, argues Aaron Bastani.
Homelessness Activists Occupy Tunnel, After MPs Ask for Gate to Stop Rough Sleepers
Sophie K Rosa
Over 320,000 people are homeless in Britain - up 169% since the Conservatives came to power. Yet 'hostile architecture' that keeps rough sleepers out of public spaces is on the rise. As the weather turns cold, a gate has just been installed in a Westminster underpass to lock homeless people out at night - allegedly after MPs complained about having to walk past them.
Novara Live: How to Save the World From Financialisation: Interview With Grace Blakeley
Grace Blakeley’s new book “Stolen: How to Save the World From Financialisation” offers a history of finance-led growth, and argues democratic socialism is the only way to escape it.
Novara Live: Pro-Rogue One
As parliament is suspended for five weeks, Michael and Aaron run through the weekends events and look ahead to the informal election campaign. Will Johnson break the law? Will resignations damage the Tories? And is McDonnell ready to expropriate your landlord? Where now for John Bercow?
Stop DSEI: the People Disrupting the ‘World-Leading’ Arms Fairs
Francesca Mills
One of the world’s largest arms fairs will begin in London on Monday. For a week, state of the art weapons will be exhibited at the DSEI Fair to select buyers invited by the UK government - including eight countries accused of human rights abuses. In the run up to the event, we spent a week talking to protesters and documenting their attempts to disrupt the fair.
Novara Live: Please Leave My Town
Johnson’s own brother has quit, and now he’s trapped in office without power. On this episode of #TyskySour, Aaron and Michael discuss the week Boris Johnson unravelled.
Enough Parliamentary Shenanigans, Labour Must Force a General Election Now
Holly Rigby
The government is crumbling, and our movement is getting stronger. It’s time to kick the Tories out, and demand a general election.
No Such Thing As Society? Soon There May Be No Such Thing As the Conservative Party
Aaron Bastani
Boris Johnson's first six weeks as prime minister, and especially his first week back in parliament, have exposed the deep mediocrity of his political abilities. But his premiership is a product of a wider trend in the Tories which could soon eat the party up, argues Aaron Bastani.
With a General Election Imminent, Canada’s Left Must Learn From Sanders and Corbyn
Alireza Naraghi
With Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau's image severely damaged by the SNC-Lavalin affair, and the country's Tory party associated with bigots and xenophobes, can the left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) replicate the campaign strategies of Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders in time for the 21 October general election?
Novara Live: Dude, Where’s My Majority?
Johnson has a majority of minus 43 and is pushing for an election. Will labour oblige? Economist and former advisor to John McDonnell James Meadway joins us to discuss.
Novara Live: General Election Now…ish?
It’s the first day back after recess and it’s crunch time. Will MPs block a no-deal Brexit? And are we set for a General Election? Ash Sarkar and James Butler join us in the studio to discuss. Part two of this discussion is here: https://novara.media/nowish2