Analysis

A stock broker sits in front of a falling share price index.

Bank Bailouts Aren’t the Start of Another Global Crisis. But They Should Still Have Us Worried

by James Meadway

Bank bailouts at Credit Suisse and SVB are probably not the start of another global financial crisis, writes James Meadway. But one infamous pattern from 2008 looks set to repeat.

Jeremy Hunt Is Desperate to Ditch the Energy Price Cap. Too Bad His Own Voters Need It

by Ell Folan

Last week chancellor Jeremy Hunt was again forced to U-turn on lifting the energy price cap. Try as they might to ditch it, necessity has bound the Tories to the policy, writes Ell Folan.

No, Gen Z Don’t Just Care About ‘Identity Politics’

by Keir Milburn

Gen Z is more pro-union and pro-strike than any generation before them. That’s an opportunity not just for bridging divides within ‘generation left’, but generational divides too, argues Keir Milburn.

Who is the Rewilding Movement’s Green Utopia For?

by Maozya Murray

‘Rewilding’ - the process of restoring wilderness areas - is flavour of the month. But at its worst, it's creating more problems than it solves, argues Maozya Murray.

A vigil held in Dublin for murdered teenager Brianna Ghey

Welcome to Terf Island: How Anti-Trans Hate Skyrocketed 156% in Four Years

by Ell Folan

The media has turned against trans people - and Britain has gone with it. Ell Folan shows how soaring hate crime tracks with transphobic churnalism.

Image shows Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon, wearing a red shirt.

What Now For Scotland?

by Jonathon Shafi

In Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon's departure was expected - but not this soon. As the shockwaves settle, the SNP must rapidly recalibrate or face terminal decline, argues Jonathon Shafi.

The Panic Around ‘County Lines’ Is Legitimising Expanded Policing Powers

by Lauren E Wroe

In the name of 'safeguarding' children, the Home Office has just rebranded old anti-gang policies that overwhelmingly criminalise young people from minoritised communities.

Commuters hurry past brightly lit buildings in London's City district

London’s Arts Scene Has Been Captured By Corporate Culture

by Sam Bright

The failure to ‘level up’ has left London an island. Now, its rich culture being crushed by a soulless commercial elite.

Sheku Bayoh’s Death Shows Scotland Is No Progressive Haven

by Jonathon Shafi

A public inquiry has finally opened into whether race was a factor in the killing of Sheku Bayoh in police custody. But whatever the outcome, his treatment in death is a harsh wake up call.

Two people wearing glasses and beanies hold signs in support of trans rights

Transitioning Is Good For Trans Teens

by Ell Folan

One study showed young trans people who received gender-affirming treatment were 60% less likely to be depressed and 73% less likely to be suicidal than those who didn’t.

How Far Will Lula Go to Protect Indigenous Brazilians?

by Joana Ramiro

Brazil’s new president is putting indigenous rights at the heart of his plans for government. But in keeping his promises he’ll face huge challenges, writes Joana Ramiro.

No, ‘Transparency’ Won’t Stop Amazon Being a Crappy Employer

by Craig Gent

Unions are very slowly catching up with Amazon’s tech agenda - but digital ‘transparency’ is no silver bullet when it comes to improving workers' lives, argues Craig Gent.

The Police Are Psychics Now, Apparently

by Rivkah Brown

Rivkah Brown explains the latest amendments to the public order bill.

Tory Blunders Give Striking Workers a Chance to Win

by Michael Chessum

The government has chosen to pursue a policy of outright confrontation with the labour movement. As a political strategy, this could be a big mistake, argues Michael Chessum.

The SNP Have Joined Forces With The Tories To Create ‘Green’ Scottish Tax Havens

by Jonathon Shafi

The establishment of two new deregulated ‘freeports’ in Scotland is a rare example of agreement between Holyrood and Westminster – at the expense of workers’ rights.

Jo Grady speaks to strikers on 30 November. WIktor Szymanowicz via Reuters Connect

Targeted or Indefinite Action? Here’s What’s Next for the Uni Strikes

by Polly Smythe

Lecturers will strike for 18 days in February and March. Here's how a debate about tactics happened.

Westminster Has Waged War on Scottish Democracy. What Now?

In blocking democratically-passed Scottish legislation on gender recognition reform from becoming law, Rishi Sunak has hugely overstepped – and chosen short-term heavy-handedness over preserving the union, writes Nick McKerrell.

Britain's Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting speaks at Britain's Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 28, 2022.

Labour Is Wrong – Private Healthcare Can’t Save the NHS

by Ell Folan

A tiny private sector already bolstered by NHS staff can’t come to the rescue – and nor should it, writes Ell Folan.

Analysis

Bank Bailouts Aren’t the Start of Another Global Crisis. But They Should Still Have Us Worried

by James Meadway

Jeremy Hunt Is Desperate to Ditch the Energy Price Cap. Too Bad His Own Voters Need It

by Ell Folan

No, Gen Z Don’t Just Care About ‘Identity Politics’

by Keir Milburn

Who is the Rewilding Movement’s Green Utopia For?

by Maozya Murray

Welcome to Terf Island: How Anti-Trans Hate Skyrocketed 156% in Four Years

by Ell Folan

What Now For Scotland?

by Jonathon Shafi

The Panic Around ‘County Lines’ Is Legitimising Expanded Policing Powers

by Lauren E Wroe

London’s Arts Scene Has Been Captured By Corporate Culture

by Sam Bright

Sheku Bayoh’s Death Shows Scotland Is No Progressive Haven

by Jonathon Shafi

How Far Will Lula Go to Protect Indigenous Brazilians?

by Joana Ramiro

No, ‘Transparency’ Won’t Stop Amazon Being a Crappy Employer

by Craig Gent

The Police Are Psychics Now, Apparently

by Rivkah Brown

Tory Blunders Give Striking Workers a Chance to Win

by Michael Chessum

The SNP Have Joined Forces With The Tories To Create ‘Green’ Scottish Tax Havens

by Jonathon Shafi

Targeted or Indefinite Action? Here’s What’s Next for the Uni Strikes

by Polly Smythe

Westminster Has Waged War on Scottish Democracy. What Now?

by Nick McKerrell

Labour Is Wrong – Private Healthcare Can’t Save the NHS

by Ell Folan

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Analysis

Bank Bailouts Aren’t the Start of Another Global Crisis. But They Should Still Have Us Worried

by James Meadway

Jeremy Hunt Is Desperate to Ditch the Energy Price Cap. Too Bad His Own Voters Need It

by Ell Folan

No, Gen Z Don’t Just Care About ‘Identity Politics’

by Keir Milburn

Who is the Rewilding Movement’s Green Utopia For?

by Maozya Murray

Welcome to Terf Island: How Anti-Trans Hate Skyrocketed 156% in Four Years

by Ell Folan

What Now For Scotland?

by Jonathon Shafi

The Panic Around ‘County Lines’ Is Legitimising Expanded Policing Powers

by Lauren E Wroe

London’s Arts Scene Has Been Captured By Corporate Culture

by Sam Bright

Sheku Bayoh’s Death Shows Scotland Is No Progressive Haven

by Jonathon Shafi

Transitioning Is Good For Trans Teens

by Ell Folan

How Far Will Lula Go to Protect Indigenous Brazilians?

by Joana Ramiro

No, ‘Transparency’ Won’t Stop Amazon Being a Crappy Employer

by Craig Gent

The Police Are Psychics Now, Apparently

by Rivkah Brown

Tory Blunders Give Striking Workers a Chance to Win

by Michael Chessum

The SNP Have Joined Forces With The Tories To Create ‘Green’ Scottish Tax Havens

by Jonathon Shafi

Targeted or Indefinite Action? Here’s What’s Next for the Uni Strikes

by Polly Smythe

Westminster Has Waged War on Scottish Democracy. What Now?

by Nick McKerrell

Labour Is Wrong – Private Healthcare Can’t Save the NHS

by Ell Folan

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