The Fix Live – 120617
After our marathon #ElectionSesh we decided to kick off a twice weekly live show! Here is the first episode which was exclusively streamed on Facebook Live.
We Have to Get Rid of Tuition Fees
Labour have pledged to abolish tuition fees. Aaron Bastani serves up 8 reasons why this is an excellent policy.
The War on Terror Isn’t Making Us Safer
Dr David Wearing explains why British foreign policy regarding Libya, Iraq, Egypt and Yemen isn’t making us any safer.
No Passport, No Vote.
Recently, the Tories revealed their immigrant-bashing, dementia taxing, uncosted nonsense manifesto. Maya Goodfellow explains why Theresa May’s plan to make photo ID compulsory at polling stations will bar millions of poor voters and Labour supporters from British elections.
Report From #RentersVote
ACORN in Bristol are a community union with a special interest in housing. They have been organising on the streets to help those with no fixed abode register to vote. This includes the homeless, women in refuges and the traveller community.
“The Height of Arrogance” – Caroline Lucas on Theresa May, Brexit and the General Election
Aaron Bastani interviews Caroline Lucas, co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales.
Should We Trust a “woke” Theresa May on Race?
Ash Sarkar assesses May’s pledge to release data on the racial pay gap, and explains why austerity is an anti-racist issue.
Karl Marx? He Was Right.
The British media recently castigated John McDonnell for admitting he had read Karl Marx. But there’s just one problem with that – he’s never been more relevant.
OCTOBER: China Miéville on the Russian Revolution – Video
James Butler speaks with China Miéville on his new narrative history of the Russian revolutions of 1917, ‘OCTOBER’, and on revolution, social sadism, and apocalypse.
We Don’t Need a Low Tax Economy for the Rich
Today Labour’s draft election manifesto was leaked. Many policies in it, from eliminating tuition fees to building new social housing, will be paid through increasing tax on high income earners and the profits of large corporations. Higher tax in these areas wouldn’t make Britain the exception, it would make it normal.
The System Is Rigged
From Britain’s media, to its economy and politics – the system is rigged.
Aurelien Mondon’s First Thoughts on the French Elections
Michael Walker (The Fix) spoke to Aurelien Mondon (University of Bath) about the defeat of Marine Le Pen in the French Presidential elections by Emmanuel Macron.
Crosby’s Politics Means Life Getting Worse
Lynton Crosby, the Tories chief political strategist, deals in racism, xenophobia and triviality. Wherever he operates – whoever you vote for – we all lose.
The Housing Market Is Rigged
In the past forty years the average home has increased in value by 43 times. With wages failing to keep it up that means more and more people are renting.
The Soapbox: All Women Are Workers
Eleanor Penny brings you “The Soapbox” We usually think that work means employment in the formal economy. But domestic labour – done mostly by women, and mostly for free – is the most fundamental kind of work there is.
The Tories Are Not Stable and Secure
Don’t believe for a second that the Tories offer stability, just look at their record in office. June the 8th offers an opportunity to break this cycle of chaos and bring positive change for Britain.
The Lib Dems Won’t stop Brexit
By saying they’ll only govern with the Tories, the Lib Dems are a party of hard Brexit
The Fix: Election Special With Shon Faye and Eleanor Penny
Whether you’re pissed like Brenda or pumped like Corbyn, get comfortable for The Fix’s first snap election special. With Michael Walker, Eleanor Penny and Shon Faye.