I Was Arrested for Holding a Pro-Refugee Sign in the Street
Tigs Louis-Puttick
Cops had to Google the law to decide what to arrest me for.
How Centrist ‘Frenemies’ Podcasts Turned Politics Into a Parlour Game
Juliet Jacques
'I’m going to disagree disagreeably, if you’re not careful.'
Starmer Digs His Heels in As Labour Backlash Continues
As the backlash continues around his stance on the two-child benefit cap, Keir Starmer sits down for an interview with Tony Blair. Plus: Tobias Ellwood comes out for redeveloping relations with Afghanistan; and GB News host Dan Wootton faces damning allegations. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker.
Amazon Accused of Union-Busting at Striking UK Workplaces
Polly Smythe
‘It’s like being starved out.’
Jamie Driscoll Resigns From Labour, Raises £50k+ to Run As Independent
We speak to North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll on why he has resigned from Labour and his campaign to become independent north-east mayor. Plus: a row has broken out in Labour over another U-turn from Starmer; and the met have paid out millions to the family of Daniel Morgan. With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Ash […]
The Weird Story of the Climate Hoaxers Who Planted Fake ‘Top Secret’ Government Documents Around London
Ash Sarkar
'I've got a hot potato.'
French Climate Activists Are Waging War Against Water Hoarders
Olly Haynes
‘Our inventiveness must have no limits.’
What Have We Got Wrong About Antiracism? Aaron Bastani Meets Arun Kundnani
After the summer of 2020, the liberal consensus was that in order to tackle racism one had to look inwards. White people had to look inside themselves and ‘do the work’. In 2023 this ethic has spread from well-meaning allies on Twitter to the HR departments of corporate behemoths like BlackRock, all while institutions that […]
The Hole in Rishi Sunak’s Plan, the Heatwave Hitting Europe
Rishi Sunak takes heat for his below inflation pay offer to public sector workers, and for his failure to rule out more cuts. Plus: Hollywood actors walk out of their own premiere as a strike begins; and should MP’s really have second jobs? With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
Privatisation is Killing Glasgow – And No One’s Coming to Help
Jonathon Shafi
Political leadership is MIA.
Sunak Gives Public Sector Pay Offer, Longest Doctors Strike in NHS History
Rishi Sunak has accepted recommendations on public sector pay from independent pay review bodies. Plus: Junior doctors walk out for the longest strike in NHS history; and Nadine Dorries is releasing her vengeance in the form of a new book. With Michael Walker and Emma Dabiri
The Public Supports Palestine. Why Don’t Our Politicians?
Ell Folan
It couldn’t be more clear-cut.
When Will We Start Fighting For Our Trains?
Moya Lothian-McLean
We stand to lose more than just ticket offices.
Revenge of the Commoners
The countryside is a fortress, says Jon Moses. How do we tear down the barbed wire and reclaim what’s ours?
Huw Edwards Named by Wife As Suspended BBC Star
Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the BBC star accused of paying £35,000 for explicit photographs of a teenager. Plus: Theresa May attacks the government’s illegal migration bill; and students at Edinburgh University give heartening solidarity with their lecturers. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Union-Busting Pub Landlords Pay Thousands in Compensation to Striking Workers
Polly Smythe & Simon Childs
They fucked around. They found out.
BBC Unnamed Host Scandal Continues, the Sun Faces Questions
A second young person has come forward accusing the unnamed BBC star of threatening messages. Plus: mortgage rates have hit a 15-year high; and the NATO summit sees a division among member states over Ukraine membership. With Aaron Bastani and James Meadway.
Yolanda Díaz Is Showing How You Fight the Far Right
Eoghan Gilmartin
Stop playing catch-up, for a start.