Opinion: The Queen’s Death Looks Different From Belfast
by Rachel Connolly
Growing up in Northern Ireland helped Rachel Connolly see the sentimentality surrounding the Queen for what it is.
Articles
Report: Anti-Monarchy Protesters Keep Getting Arrested
by Simon Childs
Campaigners say protests at the coronation of King Charles III will go ahead, despite the risk of arrest.
Analysis: Could Nuclear Actually Solve the Energy Crisis?
by Ell Folan
Liz Truss wants to turbocharge nuclear power. As well as its environmental implications, asks Ell Folan, could it even solve our energy crisis?
Opinion: Queen Elizabeth Was Synonymous With Modern Britain – It May Unravel Under Her Successor
by Aaron Bastani
As the empire collapsed, the stability of Queen Elizabeth’s reign helped Britain reimagine itself as a modern nation state, writes Aaron Bastani. Her death poses existential questions for the United Kingdom.
Analysis: The Royals Are at the Heart of British Capitalism
by Laura Clancy
Are the royals an enthralling soap opera, or an aristocratic vestige of a bygone era? Neither, argues Laura Clancy – the royal Firm is at the heart of British capitalism.
Analysis: Without the Queen, the Monarchy Could Fall Apart
by Ash Sarkar
Queen Elizabeth’s reign was defined by her ability to steer the institution through the media revolution. But as Charles becomes King, the crises of identity and purpose that were deferred by his mother's stewardship could rear their heads.
Analysis: We’ve Won an Energy Bills Freeze. Now Let’s Demand More
by James Meadway
Liz Truss has shown she responds to pressure. Time to ramp it up then, writes James Meadway.
International: Climate Dystopia Is Already Here in Pakistan. We Demand Reparations
by Tabitha Spence & Ammar Ali Jan
35 million people are struggling through the worst floods in South Punjab’s history. It’s time the west paid for the chaos it’s created, write Ammar Ali Jan and Tabitha Spence.
Report: This Company Promised Students Their Energy Bills Were Fixed. Now They’re ‘Bullying’ Them Into Paying More
by Simon Childs
UniHomes is jacking rates for cash-strapped students who signed 'fixed-cost' utility contracts. Simon Childs reports.
Opinion: We Need an Eviction Ban
by Rivkah Brown
We had one in lockdown, writes Rivkah Brown. Why not now?
Feature: These Workers Got a 44% Pay Rise. Here’s How
by Polly Smythe
Workers at a swanky street food stall got organised, and got more money. Polly Smythe reports on an innovative new type of unionising.
Analysis: Liz Truss Isn’t Going to Ban Strikes, but She Could Make Them Futile
by Gregor Gall
Freshly minted prime minister Liz Truss has promised new anti-strike legislation within 30 days of taking office. But her plan is not to outlaw industrial action – just to make it toothless.
Report: Here Are the Strikes That Will Be Keeping Liz Truss up at Night
by Polly Smythe
Thatcher reincarnate wants to annihilate trade unions. Unfortunately for her, the fightback is just getting started.
Opinion: Get Ready for Decisive Action From Liz Truss – but Don’t Expect It to Last
by Aaron Bastani
From 'hammering' the energy companies to slashing VAT, expect immediate, decisive action from Liz Truss. But don't be fooled: longer term, she has nothing to offer but more of the same, argues Aaron Bastani.
Opinion: ‘Dump Him’ Feminism Isn’t Revolutionary. It’s Callous
by Ash Sarkar
Some contemporary feminists are experiencing mission-creep, writes Ash Sarkar, from 'women don’t owe you sex, domestic labour, or prettiness', to the idea that women don’t owe anybody anything.
Report: Meet the Property Tycoon Closing Down London’s Pubs
by John Lubbock
A multi-millionaire landlord keeps turning pubs and community assets into luxury flats.
Report: This Residents Group Just Won a Freeze on ‘Obscene’ Energy Price Hikes
by Simon Childs
After months of protests, residents of the Wyndford estate in Glasgow won’t face energy price hikes this winter.
Feature: Quiet Quitting Is No Replacement for Collective Action
by Sophie K Rosa
The internet trend suggests anti-work sentiment is on the rise, but it’s individualised. Sophie K Rosa reports.