It’s Time to Abolish the Family
Judy Thorne
Let's end the monopoly that romantic and biological relationships have over care, writes anthropologist Judy Thorne.
So Long, Cressida Dick
Ash Sarkar
With Cressida Dick finally having resigned from her role as Met commissioner, Boris Johnson's government will surely miss the best friend in policing it ever had, writes Ash Sarkar.
Older Generations Can’t Deal With the Fact They’ve Had It Easy
Aaron Bastani
When Kirstie Allsopp bought her house, the average house price was £51,000 – today it’s £270,000. Still, writes Aaron Bastani, older people must castigate the young or risk losing something precious: victimhood.
Of Course Kirstie Allsopp Believes the Housing Market Is Meritocratic – How Else Could She Justify Her Extravagant Wealth?
Perry Blankson
The Location, Location, Location presenter reckons millennials are just a cancelled few Netflix subscriptions away from homeownership. What aristocratic dreamworld is she inhabiting, asks Perry Blankson.
‘Decolonisation’ Was Never All Culture War
Kojo Koram
It’s often claimed that the ‘decolonisation’ debate is just about starting a pointless culture war, and has little to do with real world concerns. This isn’t true, argues Kojo Koram - just look at the roots of the energy crisis.
Why Won’t Amnesty Say ‘Colonialism’?
Nihal El Aasar
Last week Amnesty International published a landmark report concluding that Israel is perpetrating apartheid against Palestinians. The problem is it doesn’t care why, argues Nihal El Aasar.
Three Things the Tories Could Easily Do to Slash Living Costs
James Meadway
The Tories claim the cost of living crisis is beyond their control, writes James Meadway. They’re lying.
The Tories Have Lied About Labour Leaders for Years. Why Does the Media Care Now?
Aaron Bastani
Outrage over scurrilous claims made by the prime minister about Keir Starmer highlights the hypocrisy at the heart of the incestuous establishment, argues Aaron Bastani.
Cold Homes Kill 10,000 People a Year. Why Isn’t Retrofitting Higher on the Agenda?
Alex D King
Insulate Britain’s tactics might be divisive, but they’re right about one thing, writes Alex D King: retrofitting should be one of the climate movement’s central demands.
10 Reasons Boris Johnson Should Have Resigned Already
Liam Barrett
The initial findings from Sue Gray’s inquiry into 'partygate' have finally been published. But while the full details are yet to be revealed, there are more than enough reasons the prime minister should have resigned already, argues Liam Barrett.
Is It Better If Boris Stays?
Jess Barnard
‘Partygate’ may be consolidating support for Labour - but that's not enough of a reason to want Johnson to remain in power, writes Jess Barnard.
Why is Labour Broke?
Aaron Bastani
Labour’s membership has fallen significantly under Keir Starmer. Yet Westminster journalists are happy to let the leadership lie about its dire financial situation, blaming Jeremy Corbyn - who raised a record-breaking amount for the party - for its own ineptitude. Aaron Bastani explains.
It’s Not Enough to ‘Save’ the NHS – We Must Transform It
Joanna Sutton-Klein
Reactionary campaigns to ‘save’ our NHS are no longer enough, writes Jo Sutton-Klein; progressives must offer a transformative vision, which puts care at its centre.
The Met Just Apologised After Strip-Searching Me. I Don’t Believe a Word of It
Koshka Duff
For eight years before their recent U-turn, the officers who assaulted Koshka Duff claimed they were just doing their jobs. They were right, she says: sexual violence is policing’s bread and butter.
Tory MPs Calling Out the Whip Only Care About Ousting Boris, Not Changing the Corrupt System
Ash Sarkar
Don’t mistake rebel Tory MPs' sudden interest in the brutality of the whipping system for a desire to see it meaningfully reformed, writes Ash Sarkar; the problem being highlighted is the incompetence of the whip’s office under Boris Johnson, not its existence.
Why Should Homeowners’ Safety Trump Everyone Else’s?
Rivkah Brown
Michael Gove is protecting “innocent leaseholders” from flammable cladding – but he’s happy for the rest of us to burn, writes Rivkah Brown.
It’s Time to Kill This Bill Once and for All
Shanice McBean
On Monday, the Lords voted against 14 of the worst parts of the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill. Small wins like these can sustain the Kill The Bill movement, writes Shanice McBean, but we can’t let them distract us from the final victory.
The Tories Are Abandoning Migrant Women to Domestic Abuse
Rebekah Pierre
The Domestic Abuse Act, passed in April 2021, was supposedly a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to protect women – just not the ones who need it most, writes former social worker Rebekah Pierre.