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5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the ‘Extinction Rebellion’

Chris Saltmarsh

New environmental group Extinction Rebellion are gaining significant media attention for staging mass acts of non-violent 'civil disobedience’ in opposition to climate change. Climate justice activist Chris Saltmarsh explains why he won't be joining the movement.

Decline and Fall: What Next for May’s Deal?

James Butler

Following yesterday's five hour cabinet meeting and a string of resignations this morning, it looks like Theresa May's Brexit deal is dead in the water. James Butler outlines what could happen next - and where the sights of the left ought to be focused.

“Our queerness never dies”: The Battle Against Far-Right Violence in Greece

Alex King

The murder of prominent LGBTQI+ activist Zak Kostopoulos in September has reignited fears that the battle against far-right violence is being lost. Alex King takes a look at what the response to recent murders in Greece can teach those confronting fascism across Europe.

Activists Hold Remembrance March for Refugees Killed Trying to Reach UK

Charlotte England

Campaigners in pink veils marched to the Cenotaph with candles and placards bearing the names of migrants who died fleeing conflict and persecution.

What Could a Corbyn Government Mean for Britain’s Foreign Policy in Oman?

Phil Miller

Phil Miller caught up with Omani activist Khalfan al-Badwawi, who was tortured in Oman and now lives in exile in London, about the UK's decades-long involvement in Omani politics and what a Corbyn-led government could mean for British foreign policy.

Unless the British Legion Calls for Transformational Change, It Should Disband. Veterans Deserve Better

Aaron Bastani

Were the Royal British Legion to fulfil its original mission, it would call for societal change and stand up for the thousands of veterans who are either homeless, at the front line of the criminal justice system, or facing severe mental health issues. If not it should disband, argues Aaron Bastani.

4 Things UK Organisers Can Learn From Beto

Jo Beardsmore

On Tuesday Beto O'Rourke took on Ted Cruz in a US Senate election which saw the Republicans almost defeated in Texas for the first time in a quarter of a century. Here are four lessons from Beto's campaign to help us build for electoral success in the UK.

A Ban on Fracking Is Common Sense. Here’s Why

Aaron Bastani

As an avenue for new energy, fracking is decidedly backwards. Corbyn's proposed ban is only a first step in a commonsense renewable revolution, argues Aaron Bastani.

Why Labour Should Be Bolder on Trans Rights

Luke Dukinfield

In light of the moral panic around new reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, the Labour party must take a bolder stance and demand trans liberation, argues Luke Dukinfield.

With or Without Brexit, There Should Be No Border in Ireland

Barnaby Raine

With the question of the Irish border looming large over Brexit calculations, Barnaby Raine argues it's time to put the question of Irish reunification back on the table.

4 Ways the Labour Movement Must Move Forward on Palestine

Aliya Yule

Following an ugly and protracted battle over Labour’s adoption of the full IHRA definition of antisemitism during the summer, at party conference this year Palestinian solidarity was stronger than ever. Here are four ways the labour movement must move forward in demanding justice for Palestine.

Long Read: Can Football Fans Resist the Far Right Surge?

Kieron Monks

From Tommy Robinson to the National Front to the Football Lads' Alliance, far-right organisers have long been trying to take over the beautiful game. Kieron Monks reports on football fans trying to stop the fascists once and for all.

The Tories Are Facing Oblivion

Aaron Bastani

Beyond the empty seats and the putrid speeches at Tory party conference this year, a broader story is unfolding. It has been decades in the making. The Conservative party is dying, argues Aaron Bastani.

‘We’ve reached a tipping point’: Why Fast Food Workers Are Going on Strike

Joe Hayns

On Thursday 4 October fast food workers across the country are coordinating walkouts in what promises to be the first multi-workforce, national-scale hospitality industry strike in a generation. Joe Hayns caught up with some of the strikers and organisers to find out why.

Forget Surveillance Capitalism – It’s Time to Build a Digital Commons

Mathew Lawrence

To build a future of shared digital plenty we need to transform and democratise the ownership of data and technological infrastructure, argues Mat Lawrence.

Could a Corbyn Government Change UK Foreign Policy in Bahrain?

While we all know about Jeremy Corbyn’s support for the Palestinian struggle, his progressive foreign policy positions do not end there. Many oppressed peoples are looking at Corbyn’s record of supporting their struggles and daring to dream about what could happen if he became UK Prime Minister. Corbyn gave us a taste at last year’s […]

Labour Must Not Contribute to the Oppression of Sex Workers. We Need Decriminalisation Now

Lydia Caradonna

Sex work law is literally a life or death situation. A new campaign demands Labour acknowledge – as Amnesty International, the World Health Organisation, and the United Nations have acknowledged – that decriminalisation is the safest legal model for sex workers.

Period Poverty Is Unjust. Here’s How Labour Women Will End It

Angela Rayner

One in ten teenage girls in the UK has been unable to afford sanitary products. This is a symptom of economic injustice and a matter of gender inequality. It must change now.

5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the ‘Extinction Rebellion’

Chris Saltmarsh

Decline and Fall: What Next for May’s Deal?

James Butler

“Our queerness never dies”: The Battle Against Far-Right Violence in Greece

Alex King

Activists Hold Remembrance March for Refugees Killed Trying to Reach UK

Charlotte England

What Could a Corbyn Government Mean for Britain’s Foreign Policy in Oman?

Phil Miller

Unless the British Legion Calls for Transformational Change, It Should Disband. Veterans Deserve Better

Aaron Bastani

4 Things UK Organisers Can Learn From Beto

Jo Beardsmore

A Ban on Fracking Is Common Sense. Here’s Why

Aaron Bastani

Why Labour Should Be Bolder on Trans Rights

Luke Dukinfield

With or Without Brexit, There Should Be No Border in Ireland

Barnaby Raine

4 Ways the Labour Movement Must Move Forward on Palestine

Aliya Yule

Long Read: Can Football Fans Resist the Far Right Surge?

Kieron Monks

The Tories Are Facing Oblivion

Aaron Bastani

‘We’ve reached a tipping point’: Why Fast Food Workers Are Going on Strike

Joe Hayns

Forget Surveillance Capitalism – It’s Time to Build a Digital Commons

Mathew Lawrence

Could a Corbyn Government Change UK Foreign Policy in Bahrain?

Phil Miller

Labour Must Not Contribute to the Oppression of Sex Workers. We Need Decriminalisation Now

Lydia Caradonna

Period Poverty Is Unjust. Here’s How Labour Women Will End It

Angela Rayner

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5 Reasons I’m Not Joining the ‘Extinction Rebellion’

Chris Saltmarsh

Decline and Fall: What Next for May’s Deal?

James Butler

“Our queerness never dies”: The Battle Against Far-Right Violence in Greece

Alex King

Activists Hold Remembrance March for Refugees Killed Trying to Reach UK

Charlotte England

What Could a Corbyn Government Mean for Britain’s Foreign Policy in Oman?

Phil Miller

Unless the British Legion Calls for Transformational Change, It Should Disband. Veterans Deserve Better

Aaron Bastani

4 Things UK Organisers Can Learn From Beto

Jo Beardsmore

A Ban on Fracking Is Common Sense. Here’s Why

Aaron Bastani

Why Labour Should Be Bolder on Trans Rights

Luke Dukinfield

With or Without Brexit, There Should Be No Border in Ireland

Barnaby Raine

4 Ways the Labour Movement Must Move Forward on Palestine

Aliya Yule

Long Read: Can Football Fans Resist the Far Right Surge?

Kieron Monks

The Tories Are Facing Oblivion

Aaron Bastani

‘We’ve reached a tipping point’: Why Fast Food Workers Are Going on Strike

Joe Hayns

Forget Surveillance Capitalism – It’s Time to Build a Digital Commons

Mathew Lawrence

Could a Corbyn Government Change UK Foreign Policy in Bahrain?

Phil Miller

Labour Must Not Contribute to the Oppression of Sex Workers. We Need Decriminalisation Now

Lydia Caradonna

Period Poverty Is Unjust. Here’s How Labour Women Will End It

Angela Rayner

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