22: How Will I Know If I Really Want Kids?
Renay Richardson tells Ash and Moya about the realities of solo parenting.
The Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
20-year-old Matthew Crooks has been named as the shooter responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: health secretary Wes Streeting has extended the ban on puberty blockers; and foreign secretary David Lammy has visited Israel and met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. With Michael Walker and David Adler.
People Hate Politicians. The Greens Could Change That
Adam Ramsay
Don't let Farage fill the void.
I Defied the Party Machine and Won. Here’s How
Aaron Bastani talks to Jeremy Corbyn
Defying all the odds Corbyn managed to keep his seat, winning almost fifty percent of the vote. He sat down with Aaron Bastani to discuss that achievement, Labour’s performance more generally, the success of other independents elsewhere – and what the future holds for party politics in the UK.
Biden’s Cringeworthy Gaffes Intensify Push for New Candidate
Joe Biden faces renewed pressure to step aside after more disastrous gaffes during a NATO press conference. Plus: Labour’s plan to solve the prison crisis; and Britain’s complicity in the Gaza genocide. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Meet the Curveballs in Starmer’s Cabinet
Simon Childs
The good, the bad and the ugly.
Starmer Has Already Perfected the Art of Doing the Least
Rivkah Brown
It’s giving nothing.
Labour Under Pressure to Scrap “Cruel” Two Child Benefit Cap With 1.6 Million Affected
Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap as new figures reveal the devastating impact of the policy. Plus: Mixed messages from Ed Miliband on oil and gas exploration licences; and Thames Water is put into special measures. With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.
What Can the Left Learn From Nigel Farage?
Joe Todd
No more asking nicely.
Macron’s Own Goal
Richard Hames talks to Olly Haynes
What the hell just happened in the French elections? We explore the long crisis that led to Macron’s electoral gamble and consider the odds of a far-right France.
Starmer Lands at NATO Summit, Ignores Atrocity in Gaza
Keir Starmer has headed to Washington for the 75th anniversary of NATO. We speak to foreign affairs writer Lily Lynch. Plus: Keir Starmer shows his hypocrisy on atrocities in Gaza and Ukraine; and Labour are considering one proposal that could see thousands of prisoners released this summer. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Just Stop Oil Has Declared Victory. What Now?
Richard Hames
Direct action gets the goods?
Can Football Play a Part in Political Resistance?
Tom and Juliet on the surprisingly rich history of football as a political tool for liberation.
From Algeria to Palestine to the growing power of the grassroots game in Britain.
MPs Sworn in to the Commons, Greens & Farage Give First Speeches
Keir Starmer has been asked how he will address voters lost over Gaza. His response isn’t encouraging. Plus: Suella Braverman takes aim at the pride flag; and the Tony Blair Institute is banging the drum for AI. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.
Meta Extends Ban on the Term ‘Zionist’
Rivkah Brown
A leading antisemitism expert called the move 'problematic'.
Starmer’s Sandcastle Majority Says It All: First-Past-The-Post Needs to Die
Matt Zarb-Cousin
The two-party system is over.
Microdose: Election Vibecheck
The ACFM crew offer their first reactions to Labour’s landslide election win.
21: What Does It Take to Be Effortlessly Cool?
Ash has a theory of cool that involves nonchalance, style and timing – but Moya’s not so sure.