The Bastani Factor: What the British Really Did to India
From famine to deindustrialisation and paying for the world’s largest army, there were no advantages in being part of the British Empire. Aaron Bastani on what the British really did to India.
Tag: Britain
The Bastani Factor: Why the Media Can’t Tell the Truth on Israel & Palestine
Whether it’s the filtering process of mainstream outlets – or the ‘electric fence’ approach of lobbying organisations – the biggest casualty is truth and the Palestinian people. Aaron Bastani on why the truth is rarely uttered when it comes to covering the occupation.
Analysis: Is Britain the World’s Least Racist Country?
Aaron Bastani
The Sewell report claims Britain is "a beacon to the rest of Europe" on matters of race. But is such rhetoric itself an indication of the country’s continued inability to speak honestly about the issue?
Downstream: Independence for the North of England Interview With Philip Proudfoot
In recent years Scottish and Welsh independence, as well as Irish unification, have become increasingly plausible with Britain’s departure from the EU highlighting major points of difference, as well as economic imbalances, across the home nations. But could the break up of the UK ever include the North of England? And what would a sovereign […]
Long Read: Keir Starmer is a Long-Time Servant of the British Security State
Oliver Eagleton
Labour under Keir Starmer has taken a troubling flag-waving turn. But while his patriot act may in part be driven by political expediency, Starmer’s loyalty to the British security state has historically been strikingly consistent, writes Oliver Eagleton.
Downstream: Is the Left Failing on Free Speech? Interview With Ronan Burtenshaw
Does the right actually care about free speech? Why should free speech matter to the left? Aaron Bastani speaks to editor of Tribune Magazine, Ronan Burtenshaw.
The Bastani Factor: Boris Johnson Ends ‘War on Woke?!’
On Wednesday, shortly after Joe Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States, Boris Johnson said there was ‘nothing wrong’ with being ‘woke’. Yet the signature of the Tories in recent years has been a ‘war on woke’, with MPs and media outriders attacking ideas of social and economic equality while using the term. […]
Downstream: ‘A Red Flag and a Silver Dress?’ Interview With Divina De Campo
RuPaul has turned drag into a multi-million dollar industry and a global TV franchise, but has that meant that the art of drag has lost its claim to being punk? Ash Sarkar was joined by Divina De Campo, first runner up from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 1, to talk about drag, gender identity, and the […]
Downstream: Can Britain Become an ‘Innovation Superpower’ After Brexit? Aaron Bastani Meets David Edgerton
For Brexiteers Britain’s departure from the EU offers a shot at national renewal, with the country once more becoming a free trade and innovation superpower. But how likely is that, and are the Tories really serious about a break with the politics of the last 40 years? Aaron Bastani interviews Professor David Edgerton, author of […]
Ash Wednesday: Ash Sarkar Debunks Anti-Migrant Myths
While establishment media jumps at the chance to go on refugee safari in the Channel, Ash Sarkar debunks the myths behind anti-migrant sentiment.
Opinion: It’s Not Just Brexiteers Who Deal in British Exceptionalism – Centrists Do Too
Aaron Bastani
Liberal centrists are quick to accuse right-wing Brexiteers of being prone to nostalgia and exceptionalism. But by appealing to a mythical past where Britain was an open, tolerant country, centrists show they're not actually all that different, argues Aaron Bastani.
The Bastani Factor: In the Era of Coronavirus Is the High Street Facing Collapse?
They employ millions, and form the heartbeat of the economy, but are jobs on high streets – in retail and hospitality – now facing wipeout?
The Bastani Factor: Britain. The Secret State? With Ian Cobain
The Secret State? While we often hear how Britain must remember its history, the British state goes to great lengths to do the very opposite. This week’s ‘The Bastani Factor’ sees Aaron joined by author & journalist Ian Cobain as they discuss the secrecy of the British state.
Ash Wednesday: Dear Lobby: Keep It Simple. Stick to Facts. Don’t Fuck It Up
The stakes have just been raised in the government’s daily press conference. Can Westminster journalists rise to the challenge?
Interview: Is a Radical England Possible?
For author Alex Niven the “break up of Britain must also be the break up of England” – but what does that mean? And if progressive Englishness is not possible, then what is the alternative? What should be the foundational left politics as Britain fragments in the years and decades ahead? Aaron Bastani interviews the […]
Explainers: Boris Stop Treating Our Healthcare Workers Like Trash Challenge
The government is clapping for the NHS – but refusing to protect frontline workers. The bravery NHS staff are having to show is a sign of government failure. So don’t just #clapforNHS, demand that Boris #givethemPPE
Novara Live: It Woz Remain Wot Lost It?
On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Paul Mason as they discuss Labour’s election results. Did the commitment to a ‘people’s vote’ destroy any chance of winning?
Electionsesh2019
From 9:30pm til 5am Novara Media stayed with you for the GE2019 election results.