The Right Are Hypocrites – But Pointing It Out Won’t Get Us Anywhere
James Greig
Highlighting hypocrisy feels worthy but is often a waste of political energy.
A Cash Injection Won’t Fix Our Broken Legal System
Michael Etienne
Criminal barristers deserve better pay, writes Michael Etienne. But paying barristers better won't deliver a justice system that’s actually just.
Boris Johnson Could Have Been Another Thatcher
Aaron Bastani
Johnson’s stunning election win in 2019 should have meant he was able to oversee a sea-change in British politics. In less than three years he threw it all away, argues Aaron Bastani.
Boris Johnson Was the Ultimate Establishment Prime Minister
Moya Lothian-McLean
Politicians and pundits alike want to portray the outgoing prime minister as an outlier. The truth is that Boris Johnson is the embodiment of the elite insider, writes Moya Lothian-McLean.
Why is Starmer Reopening the Pandora’s Box of Brexit?
Andrew Fisher
Rather than sit back and watch the Tory party implode, Starmer has chosen this moment to revive the most toxic subject in British politics, writes Andrew Fisher.
Who Could Replace Boris Johnson and How Scared Should I Be?
Simon Childs
We took a look at the runners and riders to replace the prime minister.
The Rail Strikes Are Entirely Justified
Aaron Bastani
The biggest wave of strikes on Britain’s rail network since 1989 is just what the doctor ordered, argues Aaron Bastani.
Western Food Imperialism is Starving the Rest of the World
Ella Thorold
The world produces more than enough food for everyone. The problem is that our food systems are rigged by the west, writes Ella Thorold.
Direct Action is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Moya Lothian-McLean
From anti-raids blockades to arms factory occupations, direct action is on the rise. That can only be a good thing, writes Moya Lothian-McLean.
I’m a Therapist, Not a Cop
Erene Hadjiioannou
New government guidance is supposed to make it easier for victims to talk about their perpetrators' crimes in therapy. The catch? Prosecutors may be able to access their therapy notes.
Analysis: Germany is Projecting Its Holocaust Guilt Onto Palestinians
Nael Ibrahim
Berlin police arrested 170 people on Nakba Day. Germany isn’t dealing with its own antisemitism – it’s projecting it onto Palestinians, writes Nael Ibrahim.
I Met Shireen Abu Aqleh’s Family – And Here’s What They Want From the UK
Nadia Whittome
The family of the Palestinian journalist murdered by the Israeli military last month want her killing to mark a turning point in the UK’s treatment of Israel, writes Nadia Whittome MP.
Labour is Out of Ideas on the Energy Crisis
Matteo Tiratelli
Rachel Reeves condemns government borrowing while demanding Rishi Sunak does more. What exactly does she want, asks Matteo Tiratelli.
Council Tax Is Broken. Devolution Could Fix It
Rio Goldhammer
Regional autonomy offers an opportunity tax to work for the people paying it, writes Rio Goldhammer.
We All Lost Confidence a Long Time Ago
Moya Lothian-McLean
It’s not just Boris Johnson who’s losing his authority. The public has lost faith in parliamentary politics as a whole, argues Moya Lothian-McLean.
Monkeypox is Giving Us Another Lesson in Medical Stigma
Dr Rita Issa & Dr Melissa Chowdhury
If we don’t learn the lessons of Covid-19 and the HIV/Aids epidemic, each new virus will bring the same old forms of discrimination. Dr Melissa Chowdhury and Dr Rita Issa explain.
Is Animal Agriculture As Bad As Burning Fossil Fuels?
Aaron Bastani
The ‘right’ to eat as much meat as we want is incompatible with the right of future generations to a liveable planet. It’s time we had that conversation, argues Aaron Bastani.
The Jubilee Bank Holiday is the Worst Deal in the World
Moya Lothian-McLean
For a nation obsessed with getting a fair deal, rationality flies out the window when it comes to the royals, argues Moya Lothian-McLean.