Report From Catalunya
The conflict around the independence of Catalonia has mobilised millions of Spanish citizens. Some demonstrate in support of dialogue, others defend the unity of Spain. A report by Gosia Juszczak, Magda Juszczak.
Interview: Interview With Naomi Klein at the World Transformed
At The World Transformed Aaron Bastani caught up with author and social activist Naomi Klein to talk about the Trump presidency, electoral letdowns and the successes of the British Left and Momentum.
The Fix: The Fix Live – Woke IMF, Universal Basic Services and Lara McNeil
On this episode of The Fix Live Michael Walker and James Butler discussed the newly woke IMF, Universal Basic Services and the Austrian elections. Later Michael interviewed Lara McNeil about the recent Young Labour conference.
#Report From Picturehouse Strike
On Friday Camille Mijola went down to the Picturehouse Central strike where workers are campaigning for union recognition, the London Living wage, Maternity / Paternity pay and sick leave. To find out more about the strike head over to their Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/276885252818106
Interview: David Harvey: We’re Back in Marx’s Story
“Do you ever get bored of Marx?” Aaron Bastani asks David Harvey in our forthcoming in-depth interview. Stay tuned for the full interview and more snippets over the next few days.
Catalonia: a Mass Outbreak of Democracy
In an exclusive report for Novara Media, Paul Mason talks about some of the things he witnessed on his recent trip to Catalonia and his thoughts on what’s next.
Interview: Interview with Ann Pettifor
Eleanor Penny caught up with Economist Ann Pettifor for a quick chat about the potential of an IMF crisis.
The Fix: Catalonia and Tory Party Conference Feat. Clive Lewis
On this episode of The Fix Live Aaron Bastani and Kirsty Major talked to Clive Lewis about the Tory party conference, The World Transformed and the Catalonian Referendum.
Labour in Power – Manchester and Trafford Momentum
A topical discussion hosted by Manchester and Trafford Momentum. Panel includes: Paul Mason, Lauren Stocks, Max Shanly and Selina Todd. Hosted by Aaron Bastani
Interview: Interview with Ken Loach at The World Transformed
Michael Walker met Ken Loach backstage at The World Transformed after his appearance on the panel ‘The Role of a Political Artist’.
Interview: Interview With Jon Lansman at the World Transformed
Jon Lansman, suited and booted in the best blazer at this years TWT, tried to persuade Ash Sarkar to finally join the Labour Party.
Interview: Interview With Diane Abbott at the World Transformed
Ash Sarkar caught up with Diane Abbott at The World Transformed to ask about her experiences as a woman of colour in politics since she was first elected in 1987.
Technology and Post-Capitalism
On this panel: David Harvey, Paul Mason, Aaron Bastani, Alice Bell and James Meadway. Since the inventions of agriculture and writing, technology has endured an intimate relationship with politics, serving to both disrupt and uphold concentrations of power. But do the technologies of the new century, from computing to synthetic biology, create a new set […]
Why the Pundits Don’t Understand Politics Anymore
Elections and referendums have come thick and fast over the last four years, and with them a long line of journalists who keep getting it wrong. Is this because most journalists are out of touch with public opinion and unable to understand a shifting political landscape, or because we’ve entered a uniquely volatile period in British politics, making predictions increasingly difficult? Join our panel of experts and find out.
IMOBastani: Britain’s Economy Is in Meltdown
In all honesty Britain’s economy is absolutely broken, ten years ago it was common to hear of a lost decade for Japan and Italy, well the same has just happened to Britain on the things that matter like wages and productivity while the deficit, the one thing the Tories wanted to be measured by, is […]
The Fix: Police Violence, Bojo + Richard Angell
On this episode of The Fix we talked police brutality, Boris Johnson’s latest leadership pitch and we were joined by Richard Angell of Progress to talk about the Labour party conference, Labour’s future and more!
IMOBastani: The Bastano Amendment
Right now the Parliamentary Labour Party exercises an effective veto on who leads Labour, with 15% of the party’s MPs needed to get on the ballot. While there has been talk recently of a ‘McDonnell Amendment’ where that figure would be reduced to 5% – empowering the membership – Aaron disagrees. It should be zero.
IMOBastani: Jeremy Corbyn: What a Don
Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of the Labour Party two years ago. The next two will decide the future of Britain