Keir Starmer Needs Checks and Balances. Britain Has Few
Adam Ramsay
With the most powerful prime minister in modern history crushing dissent in his own party, we’re entering new constitutional territory, writes Adam Ramsay.
Never Forget How Many Times the Liberal Establishment Saved Biden’s Arse
Luke Savage
As American liberals fall over themselves to praise the president for quitting the race, remember the decades they insulated him from his own mediocrity, writes Luke Savage.
The ‘Whole Truth Five’ Refused to Be Silenced – And They’re Heroes for It
Steven Methven
A judge tried to stop five Just Stop Oil activists from using the climate crisis in their defence. As the chilling effect of their convictions takes hold, we’ll only become more silenced, writes Steven Methven.
Nimbys Are Good, Actually
Nicholas Beuret
Opposition to the government's pro-business agenda is being cast as small-minded Nimbyism. Behind the claims is a battle for a democratic development plan that works for people, not profit, argues Nicholas Beuret.
Southern England Needs Metro Mayors
Aaron Bastani
Outside of London, not a single city in south-east England has a metro mayor. It’s time we gave these places the political clout they deserve, argues Aaron Bastani.
People Hate Politicians. The Greens Could Change That
Adam Ramsay
A deep sense that our political system is rotten has defined every recent general election, writes Adam Ramsay. With four new MPs, the Greens have an opportunity to drum up a movement for radical democracy.
Starmer Has Already Perfected the Art of Doing the Least
Rivkah Brown
Labour’s first-week “announcement blitz” featured a pledge from Reeves not to build council houses and Miliband’s “completely fabricated” ban on new oil and gas licenses. Welcome to Starmerism, writes Rivkah Brown – hope you ate before you came.
Starmer’s Sandcastle Majority Says It All: First-Past-The-Post Needs to Die
Matt Zarb-Cousin
With several established parties now winning millions of votes, it’s time Britain stopped silencing vast swathes of the electorate, writes Matt Zarb-Cousin.
Keir Starmer Has Won – But He Can’t Sleep Easy
Ash Sarkar
Starmer's Labour has won by a landslide. But it's vulnerable to attacks from the left and right, writes Ash Sarkar.
What Would Keir Starmer As Prime Minister Mean for Palestine?
Hamza Yusuf
Starmer has a long record of backing Zionism 'without qualification' and helping Israel avoid accountability.
Labour is Still Letting The Far Right Set The Agenda
Moya Lothian-McLean
Despite predictions of a massive majority, Labour’s top officials are ceding to far right talking points in their crusade to become ‘electable’, writes Moya Lothian-McLean.
Former Braverman Advisor Says It’s a ‘Smear’ to Call Tommy Robinson Far-Right
Simon Childs
A former advisor to Suella Braverman, who wanted Palestine marches banned, gave a tacit endorsement to the far-right leader.
This Election Must Be the Last One With Our Absurd Voting System
Adam Ramsay
Our electoral system forces us to be bad election forecasters rather than good arbiters of our own interests and values, argues Adam Ramsay.
The Tories’ Northern Legacy Is Disillusionment and Division
Craig Gent
The Tories’ promise of a ‘northern powerhouse’ was simply hot air. A Labour majority won’t turn this page, writes Novara Media’s north of England editor Craig Gent.
Is This Reform UK’s Most Shameless Candidate?
Simon Childs
The Facebook account for Steve Beatty, who is standing for the party in Oxfordshire, liked posts from a tiny fascist party as recently as last week.
Win or Lose, Independent Candidates Could Give Labour a Bloody Nose
Steven Methven
Independent parliamentary candidates have it tough within Britain’s electoral system. But their campaigns could foreshadow something much more powerful, writes Steven Methven.
It’s Not Just the Tories That Are Dying, But English Toryism
Adam Ramsay
The collapse of Conservatism looks all the more tragic from here in Scotland, argues Adam Ramsay.
The Democrats’ Biden Problem Is Letting Trump Off the Hook
Ash Sarkar
With speculation about Joe Biden’s cognitive fitness for office, Donald Trump is getting away with more and more outlandish falsehoods, writes Ash Sarkar.