Ash Sarkar Meets Jeremy Corbyn
Ash Sarkar met up with Jeremy Corbyn to talk about his political journey, the movement in power, and whether or not he really killed a rabbit with a pogo stick.
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In the Ring With TyskySour: the Future of Labour
With Brexit-day looming, and a snap election on the cards, the coming months could determine the fate of Corbynism. Moreover, upcoming trigger ballots mean we can expect further battles over who holds power in the party. Is Labour fighting fit to win a majority in Westminster? And is our movement ready to push for real […]
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?
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.
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
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.
With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up
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.
Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Johnson?
Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin consider the new Johnson cabinet, the changing fortunes of the Labour right, and the future of Corbynism.
The Labour Right Would Prefer a Johnson Government to a Corbyn One. It’s Time to Replace Them
This week 64 Labour Lords took out an advert in the Guardian criticising the party’s leadership. Aaron Bastani argues this represents a last ditch effort from the Labour right and their allies in the media to stifle any chance of a Corbyn-led government.
Corbynism and the Remain Movement Need Each Other to Survive
This week it was announced the Labour party will demand that any Tory Brexit deal is put to a second referendum, in which Labour will campaign to remain. James McAsh argues the Corbyn project needs to take this opportunity to defeat Brexit - or risk defeat itself.
A Second Referendum Without a General Election Would Be the End of Corbynism
Last week Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson launched a petition to force Jeremy Corbyn to unequivocally commit to a second Brexit referendum, in which Labour would campaign to remain. Holly Rigby argues a second referendum without a general election would spell the end of Corbynism itself.
ATB: Solidarity Forever
Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly talk about the Lib Dems pining for the Tories, the civil service briefing against Corbyn and how much they love and respect Jon Lansman – and why they think you should too.
Why Labour Needs a More Radical Housing Policy
Housing is the greatest domestic challenge facing our country. We have a huge opportunity to solve the crisis and Labour must seize it, argues campaigner Jamie Sweeney.
It’s a Trap!?
Theresa May has invited Corbyn for talks about a “compromise” Brexit, but is it just a trap? Catch Sienna Rodgers and Owen Jones on a #TyskySour special.
To Overcome Despair, We Need to Build a Fighting Corbyn Movement
As the soft coup against Jeremy Corbyn grinds on, in recent months the Labour membership has become increasingly paralysed by despair. To overcome this, we need a fighting left capable of taking on the establishment both inside and outside the Labour party, argues Holly Rigby.
This Isn’t New Politics
What we are seeing isn’t the launch of a new politics, it’s the old one sailing off in a lifeboat. Floating towards an empty horizon, the Independent Group has no idea where it is going or what forces are pushing it. They will fail.
Brexit Chaos Shows Britain’s Institutions Are Broken. We Need New Ones
For all the talk of the 21st century presenting unique and unprecedented challenges, from automation to resource depletion, the ongoing Brexit shambles shows Britain lacks the institutions to not only deal with the future but the present too, argues Aaron Bastani.
The Bastani Factor: This Is Fine With James Butler
With May’s Brexit deal in tatters and the commons in chaos – Aaron is joined by James Butler to discuss how much longer can Theresa May cling onto government? Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?