Neoliberalism is Dead – and Something Even Worse is Taking Its Place
James Meadway
The Tories may have ditched austerity, but that doesn’t mean we’ve anything to celebrate, writes James Meadway.
Arise Sir Dido, Britain’s Newest Culture Warlord
Sandeep Sandhu
Would-be NHS chief Dido Harding's attack on foreign-born health service workers is a tactical and dangerous erasure of British history, ripped straight from the Tory culture war playbook, writes Sandeep Sandhu.
Leftists Are Panicking About Unite’s General Secretary Election. Should They Be?
Ell Folan
After Howard Beckett’s withdrawal, two leftwingers remain in the race to succeed Len McCluskey. Stats for Lefties founder and Novara Media columnist Ell Folan looks at whether this really is the vote-splitting disaster some claim, or the sign of healthy union democracy.
The G7’s New Tax Deal Will Be What the Left Makes of It
Andrew Fisher
The G7 tax deal is a small and important step forward – it establishes the principle of nations uniting together under popular pressure to oppose tax dodging. But the detail shows how weak it will be without further pressure, writes Andrew Fisher.
TERFs Don’t Speak for Women – But Don’t Take It From Me, Look at the Polls
Ell Folan
Britain’s reputation as TERF Island isn’t wholly unfounded, writes Stats for Lefties founder Ell Folan. The good news, though, is that transphobes are firmly in the minority.
No, Big Oil Still Doesn’t Care About Saving the Planet
Connor Woodman
The viability of the coal, oil and gas industries is a hot topic in elite capitalist circles. But despite appearances, shareholders aren't too worried about planetary collapse – just maximising their profits in the decades to come, writes Connor Woodman.
It’s the Housing Market, Stupid: How Property Became the Battle Line of British Politics
Samuel Earle
How are millionaire property developers and retired homeowners finding common cause in the Conservatives? The answer isn’t shared cultural values, argues Samuel Earle – it’s a shared investment in the housing market.
Bitcoin’s Wild Fortnight Is a Reminder of Why Crypto Won’t Replace Conventional Currencies Any Time Soon
James Meadway
Elon Musk might have changed his mind on bitcoin, but China hasn’t. It's a reminder, writes James Meadway, that whatever the whims of billionaires, cryptocurrencies remain at the mercy of central banks.
A Brief History of the Taser, the ‘Less-Lethal’ Police Weapon That Keeps Killing People
Sandeep Sandhu
A police officer is finally standing trial for the death of footballer Dalian Atkinson, who died after being tased for six times longer than standard practice. The case has reignited debate around the police’s most controversial weapon and the company that produces it, writes Sandeep Sandhu.
Keir Starmer Is Dragging Down Labour in the Polls. Is It Time the Party Cut Him Loose?
Ell Folan
Labour’s recent electoral decimation has been blamed on everything from Brexit divisions to a “vaccine bounce” and “long Corbyn”. The data paints a simpler picture, writes Stats for Lefties founder Ell Folan: the problem is the party leader.
Did China Just End Extreme Poverty?
Aaron Bastani
China claims to have eliminated poverty. On some measures, this isn't true, but it's certainly doing far better than anywhere else. In fact, the myth of global progress has now come to depend on China - a country whose economic model is entirely different to our own.
The Ceasefire in Gaza Shows Us Exactly Where the Power Lies in US-Israeli Relations
David Wearing
Last Friday, following an intervention from Joe Biden, a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza. David Wearing argues this not only shows how Israel is subject to the power of its imperial patron, but how Washington is vulnerable to pressure from the pro-Palestinian left.
Has Keir Starmer Heard of Pasokification?
Joana Ramiro
Social democrats across the continent have learned that maintaining ties with the left equals electoral success. The British Labour leader doesn’t seem to get it.
Palestinians Are Resisting a Nakba That Never Ended
Yara Shoufani
The latest wave of Palestinian resistance isn't just against Gazan bombardment or the theft of Sheikh Jarrah. It is against a Nakba that started in 1948 and never stopped, writes Yara Shoufani.
After Big Losses, Labour Must Change Tack or Risk Irrelevancy
James Meadway
In the wake of a humiliating local election defeat, Labour must not only stem and reverse its losses, but find a way to relate to its new and emerging supporter base, writes James Meadway.
Proportional Representation Won’t Solve All the Left’s Problems, But We Should Back It Anyway
Ell Folan
The loss of key council seats last week has renewed Labour activists' interest in proportional representation. While PR alone won't keep the Tories out of power - and Labour must focus on policies not systems if it wants to win - it is still worth supporting, writes Ell Folan.
‘America is Back’, Says Biden. What Does This Mean for the Rest of the World?
David Wearing
Today Joe Biden completes his first 100 days in the Oval Office. David Wearing takes a look at the president’s foreign policy so far, and argues that in terms of the threats posed by US power, the changes we're seeing are both meaningful and insufficient.
Do the Police Actually Solve Crime?
Aaron Bastani
With nine out of 10 crime reports going nowhere, it’s clear the police aren’t particularly good at solving crime - no matter what Netflix might have you believe. To create a safer society, we must tackle inequality, not extend police powers, writes Aaron Bastani.