Novara Live: David Cameron Investigated Over Greensill Scandal
The government have announced an independent review into David Cameron and the Greensill affair. Is another white-wash incoming?
Tag: corruption
Analysis: Alexei Navalny Is a Complicated Figure – But a Gift to the Russian Left
Volodya Vagner
The opposition politician is a chameleon and a nationalist - yet the massive support he has mobilised may give the left the momentum it needs to unseat Putin, writes Volodya Vagner.
Analysis: Only the Left Can Save Brazil From Bolsonaro in 2021
Benjamin Fogel
Bolsonaro's chaos-making coronavirus strategy and ruthless attacks on his opponents have paid off: the Brazilian president closes 2020 with higher approval ratings than ever. Yet this year has also seen a resurgence of the Brazilian left, one that could halt the country's slide into authoritarianism, writes Benjamin Fogel.
All The Best: Sticks and Stones May Break Owen Jones, but Words Will Never Hurt Him
Owen Jones joins Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly on All The Best for a lively discussion on Lycamobile scandal, the Windrush scandal, problems with the media and a general salting sesh.
Zimbabwe in Crisis: Who Will Replace Robert Mugabe?
Ayo Awokoya
Zimbabwe is teetering on the edge of a precipice — and potentially a military coup. The country, long dogged by political turmoil and economic instability, is facing more uncertainty than ever before as infighting within its ruling party intensifies.
5 Things You Should Know About Toxic Water Inside the United States
Keith “Malik” Washington
With corrupt government officials and big business devastating the country's clean water supply, America's poor are being poisoned. A look into the murky water politics of the US.
Long Read: The Fantastic Corruption of the Broadcasting British Class
Steve Rushton
The BBC is often lauded as a beacon of impartial reporting. But this weekend, as Queen Elizabeth's birthday celebrations dominate its reporting, it's worth delving into organisation's deep structural and personal links to the UK's corrupt political elite.
Long Read: From Apathy to Outrage: Why Political Corruption Matters to the Left
Tom Scriven
Sunday Long Read: Corruption has been a long-standing feature of British democracy, and the rallying cry of populists throughout history. In light of the recent election expenses scandal, what does this mean for the left?
Long Read: 3 Ways to Understand Rousseff’s Impeachment and the Growth of the Right in Brazil
Alanna Maeve
The unfolding 'coup' against Brazil's Dilma Rousseff has caused outcry across the world, but things aren't as cut-and-dry as they seem.
Why Brazil’s Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff Matters
Ben Morris
Last week, Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff, was impeached and suspended following allegations of fiddling the public accounts. As rival Michel Temer takes the reins pending Rousseff's trial, it's becoming clear there are vested interests at play.