All Hail the Landlord King
Ell Folan
Charles III owns all of Regent Street, and that’s barely a fraction of his property empire, writes Ell Folan.
Who Counts As A Cyclist In London?
Moya Lothian-McLean
The capital’s authorities say they want to encourage diversity among bike riders. Their actions don't match up, argues Moya Lothian-McLean.
How Israel’s Pro-Democracy Protests Sold Out Palestinians
Daisy Schofield
Despite sharing in fears of an increasingly fascist Israeli state, Palestinians have been largely excluded from the pro-democracy protests that have engulfed the country in recent months. Now the movement has won a partial victory - at Palestine’s expense. Daisy Schofield reports.
Bank Bailouts Aren’t the Start of Another Global Crisis. But They Should Still Have Us Worried
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
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’
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?
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.
Welcome to Terf Island: How Anti-Trans Hate Skyrocketed 156% in Four Years
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.
What Now For Scotland?
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
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.
London’s Arts Scene Has Been Captured By Corporate Culture
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
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.
Transitioning Is Good For Trans Teens
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?
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
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
Rivkah Brown
Rivkah Brown explains the latest amendments to the public order bill.
Tory Blunders Give Striking Workers a Chance to Win
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
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.