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Sacked at Christmas: Uber Eats Fires Workers for Objecting to Pay Cut
Uber Eats terminated workers' contracts in West London after a group withdrew their labour to protest against a massive drop in pay. But the couriers have joined a union and are fighting back.
Britain’s War in Yemen Can Be Stopped, but the Left Needs to Raise Its Game
As a leading backer of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates throughout their nearly four year long war in Yemen, Britain has quietly played a highly significant role in the creation of the world’s worst humanitarian disaster, writes David Wearing.
Undermining Democracy, Not Defending It: The ‘Integrity Initiative’ is Everything That’s Wrong With British Foreign Policy
This weekend the ‘Integrity Initiative’, a British think tank funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, came under criticism for its attacks on Jeremy Corbyn and key Labour advisors. But it's leaked documents concerning the think tank's efforts abroad that are particularly shocking, writes Aaron Bastani.
Stansted 15: Activists Who Stopped Deportation Charter Flight Convicted of Terror-Related Charges
In an exclusive interview with Novara Media, activists who took direct action to prevent 60 people being deported to Nigeria and Ghana speak out about why they stopped the plane and what it was like to spend nine weeks on trial charged with an offence created in the aftermath of the Lockerbie bombing.
Brexit and the Climate Crash: Time for a Reality Check
The political impasse surrounding Brexit has created a significant distraction from the news that we have 12 years or less to ensure the future habitability of the planet. Steve Rushton argues it's time to point to the anti-climate motivations of some of the highest profile Brexiteers and put climate change back on the agenda.
Another Europe is Unlikely: Why Socialist Transformation Won’t Happen Within the EU
Although another Europe isn’t impossible, it won’t come about until the financialised project that is the EU has collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions. Until then, a socialist government trying to deliver a radical agenda from within the EU will be doomed to fail, argues Grace Blakeley.
Yellow Jackets in Movement: Understanding the Gilets Jaunes
Appearing at once popular, novel and contradictory, the French gilets jaunes ('yellow jackets') movement has generated intense speculation about its potential and limitations. Gabriel Bristow examines the movement's motivations, composition and future.
‘It’s Not a History Lesson Anymore’: The Union Activists Taking on a London Pub Chain
Hot on the heels of union campaigns at TGI Fridays, Wetherspoons and more, workers at London's Antic pub chain are demanding recognition and a roadmap to the London living wage. Joe Hayns interviewed two union members for Novara Media.
Can Labour Get a General Election? The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act and Parliamentary Strategy
With Theresa May's Brexit deal looking set to flop, there’s much talk of the possibility of a general election. But what would it actually take for an election to be called, and how likely is it under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act? James Butler explains.
The Far Right Don’t Care About Sexual Violence – They’re Just Trying to Gain Political Power
Tommy Robinson’s appointment as Ukip’s ‘grooming gangs advisor’ is just the latest in the far right’s attempts to use our outrage at sexual violence in order to gain credibility and power. We mustn't let them get away with it, argues Dalia Gebrial.
Leave or Remain, We All Hate Tommy
On Sunday 9 December, Tommy Robinson will be leading a march in central London against what he’s calling ‘The Great Brexit Betrayal’. Regardless of whether we voted Leave or Remain, anti-fascists must unite in order to stop him, argue Callum Cant and Benjamin Walters.  
The New Obsession With Populism Shows Centrist Politics Is Dead
This week the Guardian began an 'investigation' into the rise of what it terms the 'new populism'. But by misunderstanding and dismissing populism, placing the far right and socialist left alongside one another, the centrist intelligentsia have shown they've completely lost their way, argues Aaron Bastani.    
Rebuilding Hope in Gaza
Earlier in November, Israel botched an undercover raid into the besieged Gaza Strip, resulting in the breaking of a fragile ceasefire. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades fired rockets into southern Israel, while Israeli warplanes began bombing sites in Gaza. One of those sites was right next to Karama Fadel's home. This is her account.
A ‘Neu’ Union?
On 15 November, members of the National Education Union teaching in state-funded schools and sixth form colleges launched a ballot on the issues of teacher pay and school funding. The hope is that this will be the first step towards nation-wide strike action.
5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the ‘Extinction Rebellion’
New environmental group Extinction Rebellion are gaining significant media attention for staging mass acts of non-violent 'civil disobedience’ in opposition to climate change. Climate justice activist Chris Saltmarsh explains why he won't be joining the movement.
Decline and Fall: What Next for May’s Deal?
Following yesterday's five hour cabinet meeting and a string of resignations this morning, it looks like Theresa May's Brexit deal is dead in the water. James Butler outlines what could happen next - and where the sights of the left ought to be focused.
“Our queerness never dies”: The Battle Against Far-Right Violence in Greece
The murder of prominent LGBTQI+ activist Zak Kostopoulos in September has reignited fears that the battle against far-right violence is being lost. Alex King takes a look at what the response to recent murders in Greece can teach those confronting fascism across Europe.
Activists Hold Remembrance March for Refugees Killed Trying to Reach UK
Campaigner in pink veils marched to the Cenotaph with candles and placards bearing the names of migrants who died fleeing conflict and persecution.