Cameron tries to rescue legacy by calling on Corbyn to resign
As David Cameron shifts the blame of Brexit onto Jeremy Corbyn, Aaron Bastani looks at the Prime Minister’s legacy and why he’s making this attack now.
172 Labour MPs Issue a Vote of No Confidence In Jeremy Corbyn
A majority of Labour MPs vote against the wishes of thousands of loyal members & trade union backing – Aaron Bastani asks can we #KeepCorbyn?
‘There’s no future for the Labour Party in returning to an establishment politics’
Thousands of Labour supporters and activists turned out for the #KeepCorbyn rally yesterday evening Joana Ramiro spoke with Paul Mason, Richard Burgon and others…
Why We Need To #KeepCorbyn
Another day, another round of resignations, another post-Brexit financial disaster. Corbyn’s leadership is under threat – but is anyone else actually qualified to lead Labour after the referendum?
‘This is a vote for the status quo’ – Spanish Elections Conclusions
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker reflect on the underwhelming performance of Unidos Podemos in the elections.
‘A Terrible Night For The Radical Left in Europe’ – Spanish Election Results
Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani respond to the results of the Spanish Elections where the radical left party Podemos did less well than expected, coming third.
‘Pragmatism, Not Euphoria’ – Exit Polls Response
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss Podemos and the exit polls which put Podemos ahead of the centre left party PSOE.
‘Selfish, spineless, worst of all, no plan’ – Hilary Benn’s Post-Brexit Coup
Aaron responds to Hilary Benn’s sacking and the plotting from MPs on the Labour right.
#EURef – A Tale of Two Labour Voters
Aaron Bastani on how the EU referendum has shown a split in Labours support base – and what the party now needs to do to get both sides on board in time for 2020.
Silence = Death: Orlando, and Why We Can’t Let Racists Hijack Queer Grief
Wail Qasim on the Orlando shootings, the portrayal of Omar Mateen in the media and the way liberal Western values are mobilised to marginalise both muslims and queers.
Three Major Reforms to Save the Media in 2016
Traditional daily print news is virtually dead, online news paid for by ads is in crisis – what future is there for a dynamic, independent media? Aaron Bastani lays out three solutions.
Clinton Vs Trump: ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’
Can progressives mourning the Bern stomach switching their allegiances to Clinton? Tom Goulding went to Burlington, Vermont to find out.
Is This England’s Referendum?
Aaron Bastani visited his home city of Bournemouth this week to ask holidayers and locals how they would vote in the Brexit referendum and what their major grievances are with politics today.
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.