Why I’ve Changed My Mind About Brexit
Aaron Bastani on why he’s had second thoughts about a left-wing Brexit strategy.
Against ‘Integration’
Ash Sarkar looks at recent comments by Professor Ted Cantle on segregation in the UK and explains why ‘Integration’ is a flawed and oppressive approach to understanding race.
The Choices Are Awful, But We Have To Vote To Stay In The EU
Eleanor Penny explains why Britain needs to remain in the EU despite it’s structural racism and lack of democracy.
Labour’s corrupt councils
Aaron Bastani exposes the self-serving corruption of many Labour-led councils, specifically Tower Hamlets where Mayor John Biggs, amidst massive cuts to local services, has just awarded himself and his colleagues a significant pay rise.
Did the Tories Rig the Election?
New revelations suggest that the Conservatives may have overspent on campaign resources in key marginal seats at last years election and the preceding by-elections. Aaron Bastani looks closer at the allegations and how this ‘admin error’ could have made all the difference.
Is Corbyn’s Labour Party “Unelectable”?
On this edition of The Fix we evaluate May’s local elections and consider whether Jeremy Corbyn offers Labour – and the left – a route to government. We also visit the swing seats of Thurrock and Ilford North to ask residents their thoughts.
On Silencing, Trigger Warnings & Trauma
Ash Sarkar explores the phenomenon of no-platforming and argues for a different understanding of the politics of trauma.
Why the left should vote to leave the EU
Aaron Bastani gives his four reasons why the EU can’t be relied upon for democracy, social justice and freedom.
‘People want to see radical policies’ – Sian Berry
Aaron Bastani spoke to Green Party mayoral candidate Sian Berry about rent strikes, Uber and whether the Greens can survive Corbyn.
Here’s what went down at #ResignCameron
Aaron Bastani visits a last-minute protest demanding the Prime Minister resigns over recent tax revelations. He came to ask protesters there thoughts, but made sure to troll the cops while he was there.
Tata Steel, Cameron’s delusions and Fully Automated Luxury Communism
As Tata Steel and other manufacturers shut down British factories it’s time to ask some serious questions about Britain’s industrial policy. If the Conservatives proposals are fantasy and Labour haven’t the nerve to call for nationalisation Aaron Bastani asks: What role does steel play in Fully Automated Luxury Communism.
Can the Junior Doctors’ strike save the NHS?
This week Michael Walker is joined by Aislinn Macklin-Doherty, Youssef El-Gingihy, Ellie-Mae O’Hagan and Paul McCrone to discuss the ongoing junior doctors’ dispute and whether junior doctors can save our NHS from privatisation.
#EUref – Can there be a left-wing Brexit?
Can the EU ever be a genuinely democratic and useful? Do progressives have a shot at mobilising around the upcoming referendum or is it merely a battleground for different sides of the right?
The Story of Europe: Terms of Engagement
James Butler traces the EU’s present day faults back to its postwar inception in this bumper Terms of Engagement explaining the historical phenomenon of Europe.
Feminist Fictions
This International Women’s Day Ash Sarkar lists her favourite fictional feminist heroines
Are you IN or OUT? Introducing Europe Week on Novara Media
As the referendum on Brexit draws closer, arguments on both sides look increasingly unappealing – for those more interested in issues concerning social justice and democracy than corporate profit, Novara Media is providing a whole week of content dedicated to Europe, it’s history and what the upcoming referendum means for Britain.
We Need to Build a Wall… and we’ll make them pay for it
In times of crisis it’s easy to propose simplistic solutions to complicated problems – but Aaron Bastani has an idea which he thinks could actually put an end to all the worlds woes – and it wouldn’t even cost us any money!
#CleanForTheQueen – Who Really Cleans for the Queen?
As Britain’s top toffs line up for smug photo opportunities as part of Clean For The Queen Aaron Bastani asks: Who really cleans for the Queen?