Novara FM: Perpetual Peace? Lea Ypi on Brexit, Sovereignty and Partisanship
James Butler is joined by political theorist Lea Ypi (LSE) to discuss socialist internationalism in the 21st century.
Tag: brexit
‘Alternative Arrangements’ to the Backstop Won’t Work, and the Government Is Beginning to Realise It
Patrick Geddis
The return of a border in Ireland would spell disaster for the Northern Irish economy, while Boris Johnson's 'alternative arrangements' are proving elusive. Signs suggest the PM may be forced to soften his position, as may the DUP, explains Patrick Geddis.
How the Long, Slow Death of Neoliberalism Sent the Conservative Party Into Crisis
Eleanor Penny
Long read: In a matter of weeks the Tories have lost their flimsy grip on parliament, a historic six votes, any remaining confidence of EU negotiators and the plot entirely. But while it's difficult to look beyond Boris, Eleanor Penny argues the problem has far deeper roots.
Novara FM: What the Hell Happened? What’s Next?
James Butler and Aaron Bastani look back over the summer's political drama.
Homelessness Activists Occupy Tunnel, After MPs Ask for Gate to Stop Rough Sleepers
Sophie K Rosa
Over 320,000 people are homeless in Britain - up 169% since the Conservatives came to power. Yet 'hostile architecture' that keeps rough sleepers out of public spaces is on the rise. As the weather turns cold, a gate has just been installed in a Westminster underpass to lock homeless people out at night - allegedly after MPs complained about having to walk past them.
Novara Live: Pro-Rogue One
As parliament is suspended for five weeks, Michael and Aaron run through the weekends events and look ahead to the informal election campaign. Will Johnson break the law? Will resignations damage the Tories? And is McDonnell ready to expropriate your landlord? Where now for John Bercow?
Novara Live: Please Leave My Town
Johnson’s own brother has quit, and now he’s trapped in office without power. On this episode of #TyskySour, Aaron and Michael discuss the week Boris Johnson unravelled.
Novara Live: Dude, Where’s My Majority?
Johnson has a majority of minus 43 and is pushing for an election. Will labour oblige? Economist and former advisor to John McDonnell James Meadway joins us to discuss.
Novara Live: General Election Now…ish?
It’s the first day back after recess and it’s crunch time. Will MPs block a no-deal Brexit? And are we set for a General Election? Ash Sarkar and James Butler join us in the studio to discuss. Part two of this discussion is here: https://novara.media/nowish2
Is This a Coup? We Asked Protesters What the Prorogation of Parliament Means for Democracy
Patrycja Borecka, Ed Ive
Thousands of people descended on Whitehall on Saturday, in response to news that Boris Johnson had asked the Queen to prorogue parliament for five weeks. We asked protesters what this means for democracy.
We Can Beat Boris Johnson, but Only by Refusing to Play His Game
James Meadway
Tory Brexiteers are in a bind, and they want to make sure we are, too. The only way to break out of the game being set up for us is to refuse to play it. To oppose and defeat Boris Johnson means placing the deep crisis of British society at the centre of what we're saying.
Novara Live: Is This a Coup?
Boris Johnson has announced parliament will be suspended in order to implement Brexit, deal or no deal. Is this a coup? Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker convene for an emergency #TyskySour to discuss.
It’s Not a Coup, It’s the Westminster System in Meltdown (But MPs Can Still Stop No Deal)
Aaron Bastani
Johnson's actions highlight the problems of the British constitution, but calling his latest move a 'coup' absolves Liberal Democrats and Tory 'rebels' of their responsibility to vote down this government to stop No Deal, argues Aaron Bastani.
Why is the Remain Movement So Full of Centrists?
Michael Chessum
From establishment politicians like Alastair Campbell and Anna Soubry to a loud and obsessive activist core, it’s not in doubt that the anti-Brexit movement is dominated by centrists. Michael Chessum asks why this is the case.
Novara Live: Party Leaders, READY!
This summer Johnson, Corbyn and Swinson have been preparing for battle. But who has best positioned themselves to come out on top? Michael Walker is back and will be joined by Ash Sarkar and James Butler.
Scottish Independence is Inevitable – Unless Corbynism Transforms Britain
Michael Gray
With Boris Johnson’s ascension to prime minister, Scottish independence is once again on the cards. Michael Gray argues the break up of the union is inevitable - unless the Corbyn project gets serious about permanently reforming the UK state for the 21st century.
The Bastani Factor: How Do You Beat Boris Johnson?
Last week Boris Johnson became Britain’s latest Prime Minister. Having previously been a Tory mayor in a Labour city, and fronted a Leave campaign which prevailed against the odds, how can he be beaten?
With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up
Aaron Bastani
Labour’s present agenda, tailor-made for the May and Cameron era, is still largely based on a theory of change limited to getting a socialist into Downing Street and moving the levers of Whitehall. Aaron Bastani argues that with the election of Boris Johnson, this has to change - and fast.