The Lib Dems Are Britain’s Worst Political Party
Aaron Bastani
The Lib Dems’ toxic mix of inertia, anti-politics and misinformation serves to undermine trust in politics, writes Aaron Bastani - far more so than either Labour or the Tories.
Who’s to Blame for Deep Poverty in Scotland?
Jonathon Shafi
New research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows a stark rise in levels of deep poverty in Scotland. Yet the problem isn’t only to be found in Westminster, argues Jonathon Shafi.
Analysis: 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.
Supermarket Loyalty Schemes Are Turning Privacy Into a Luxury
Jake Hurfurt
With inflation soaring, supermarkets are taking advantage of cash-strapped shoppers and getting them to part with their data.
The Culture War Doesn’t Exist
Amardeep Singh Dhillon
Why, asks Amardeep Singh Dhillon, do we reduce trans and minority rights to questions of culture as if their impacts weren't grimly material?
Our Elites Are on Autopilot and I Think I Know Why
Aaron Bastani
Despite two lost decades, an indifferent political and media elite still offers nothing but inertia. Aaron Bastani went to an M&S cafe and discovered why.
There’s No Coming Back From the SNP Crisis
Jonathon Shafi
For the SNP, a period of unrivalled political power, organic internal discipline and the semblance of a united forward march to independence is over, argues Jonathon Shafi.
I Live in a Housing Co-op. But No One Really Escapes London’s Accommodation Crisis Anymore
Charlotte England
When Charlotte England’s housing coop was built in the 1970s, it was intended as a choice; one option among many. But the rental crisis has made it increasingly difficult for people to leave, and changed what it feels fair to ask for from a home.
Julie Bindel Can Relax – Lesbians Are Doing Great, Actually
Jess Elliott
While Julie Bindel and her pals at The Lesbian Project preached a transphobic gloom gospel at their launch event last week, joyous queers partied right outside.
$5m in Reparations for Every Black Adult? I’m Listening
Maurice Mcleod
San Francisco made headlines last week after a committee made major proposals for how the city can compensate its Black citizens. They’re totally unrealistic, and that’s the point, writes Maurice Mcleod.
The Crackdown on Nos Isn’t About Anti-Social Behaviour – It’s About Social Control
Moya Lothian-McLean
The government’s ban on nitrous oxide is the perfect springboard for a wider crackdown on ‘anti-social behaviour’, writes Moya Lothian McLean.
Is BDS Okay Now or What?
Hamza Yusuf
As investors pull their cash out of Israeli banks, Palestinians and their allies are wondering what’s changed, writes Hamza Ali Shah.
The US Is Cheating to Stop China Achieving Tech-Supremacy
Aaron Bastani
The US wants to stop China's technological development, because in a world of free trade it would lose.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Legacy: Cuts, Privatisation and a Party in Chaos
Jonathon Shafi
The outgoing Scottish First Minister leaves her country and party facing an uncertain future, writes Jonathon Shafi.
Does Jeremy Hunt Hate Children?
Edie Miller
The chancellor’s recent budget announcement of 30 hours of free childcare for one and two-year-olds is too little, too late.
Why Aren’t We Angrier About the Price of Food?
Lewis Bassett
Food riots used to be a regular occurrence in England. Could they happen now? Lewis Bassett went to Rotherham to find out if people are angry enough.
Jeremy Hunt’s Budget Didn’t Crash the Economy Again. So Why Aren’t Tories Pleased?
Tom Peters
The budget was a departure from the government's strategy of actively causing chaos and instability, writes Tom Peters.
No Number of Complaints Could Have Saved Mizanur Rahman
Rivkah Brown
Last weekend a man died after a fire broke out in his council-run slum. Under Michael Gove’s new plans, he could be blamed for his own death, writes Rivkah Brown.