I voted remain, but ignoring the outcome would be terrible for democracy
'One of the major fault lines of this referendum was a hatred of elites'
James Butler on legal bids to overturn Brexit, and why this is toxic for democracy.
Tag: europe
IMOBastani: ‘Have power without taking power’ – Farage’s Legacy
Farage is gone, at least for the next 5 minutes - but what's his legacy and where next for UKIP?
EU Citizen? Check Your Immigration Status
Anne Achilles and Marijam Didzgalvyte
The UK's vote to leave the EU has left many EU migrants unsure of their rights and status both before and after Britain makes its exit. Here's a useful guide.
‘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…
‘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.
Long Read: How Did We Get Here? The EU Referendum and the Crises of Union
Joseph Leigh
Sunday Long Read: Britain now heads into a period of unprecedented turbulence. This was not supposed to happen. What does the result suggest about the state of UK democracy? And what strategic challenges does it present to the left?
IMOBastani: #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.
5 Things That Won’t Happen If Britain Leaves the EU
Leah Cowan
The EU referendum has been characterised by misinformation and opportunism. What would Brexit really mean for the 'refugee crisis', the UK economy and the future of the EU?
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.
IMOBastani: Why I’ve Changed My Mind About Brexit
Aaron Bastani on why he's had second thoughts about a left-wing Brexit strategy.
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.
Long Read: The Cold Genocide of the Refugees
Matt Broomfield
Sunday Long Read: Is Europe's treatment of refugees beginning to take on a genocidal form?
IMOBastani: Why the left should vote to leave the EU
Aaron Bastani gives his four reasons why the EU can't be relied upon for democracy, social justice and freedom.
Freedom of Movement and Benefit Tourism: Paying Attention to the Background
Raia Apostolova
Behind the folk devil figure of the ‘benefit tourist’ - which has become so prominent in the Brexit debate - is the politics of freedom of movement and the realities of those who are forced to be mobile to reproduce their lives.
The Fix: #EUref – Can there be a left-wing Brexit?
Can the EU ever be a genuinely democratic and useful? Do progressives have a shot at mobilising around the upcoming referendum or is it merely a battleground for different sides of the right?
Brexit: What it Does and Doesn’t Mean for Human Rights
Heather McRobie
The right-wing agenda of the Brexit campaign should ring alarm bells for anyone who cares about human rights and workers' rights. But let’s also remember – human rights abuses are committed by the EU too.