Politicians Don’t Want Power – Because Then They Would Actually Have to Solve Problems
Aaron Bastani
It's easier to have faceless bureaucrats to blame.
Tag: European Union
Donald Tusk Gives Polish Leftists the Ick. They Might Have to Get Over It
Ana Oppenheim
'Smiley-faced liberalism.'
Wanting Scottish Independence Shouldn’t Have to Mean Loving the EU
Jonathon Shafi
The SNP’s plans aren’t even compatible with EU membership.
Why is Starmer Reopening the Pandora’s Box of Brexit?
Andrew Fisher
Nobody's forcing him to say anything.
Has Keir Starmer Heard of Pasokification?
Joana Ramiro
It appears the Labour leader needs a history lesson.
Done Deal
Boris Johnson and Ursula Von Der Leyen have agreed to a UK-EU Trade Deal. Reaching a deal on Christmas eve is a short-term win for Johnson, after a disastrous few days in which he’s overseen a huge spike in Covid deaths and last minute changes to holiday plans. But what will the deal mean for […]
Deal or No-Deal
Boris Johnson has said a no-deal Brexit is now “very, very likely.” Is the prime minister just bluffing or is Britain about to go over the Brexit cliff-edge? With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Brexit’s Last Chance Saloon
As they meet for dinner in Brussels, can Ursula Von Der Leyen and Boris Johnson break the deadlock on a Brexit deal? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Brexit End Game Approaching
Michel Barnier has set Wednesday as the deadline for any UK-EU agreement, but the same sticking points remain. Are we hurtling towards a no deal Brexit? Plus: Millwall fans boo their own players for taking a knee and Indian farmers mount the biggest strike in history With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.
The UK is Rushing to Deport Asylum Seekers Before Brexit, New Data Shows
Rivkah Brown
Britain’s Channel Crossings Policy Comes Straight Out of Fortress Europe’s Playbook
Chloe Haralambous and Barnaby Raine
Is Israel Above International Law?
Haim Bresheeth
The Burner Episode #222: One Time a Great Nation
Aaron Bastani asks: what does the pandemic reveal about Britain’s real position in the world? Plus, James Butler takes a look at the European tussle over how to pay for the recovery.
Yanis Varoufakis on the Coronacrisis
Yanis Varoufakis had a front row seat for the EU’s last existential crisis. Now that Europe is struck with coronavirus, are its leaders making the same mistakes all over again.
Left Populism, Coronavirus and Crisis
James Butler is joined by Paolo Gerbaudo to discuss left populism, Italian politics, and the nature of the crisis over the pandemic in Italy, Europe and beyond.
BRING IT ON. (w/ Faiza Shaheen & James Meadway)
The UK is heading for a December election. Are the left ready to hit the ground running and kick Boris out of power? With Faiza Shaheen and James Meadway.
Here We… Here We… Here We F***ing Go!!! (w/ Owen Jones)
Boris Johnson wants an election on the 12th December. Should Labour give him one? How do we win? With Owen Jones.
Brexit Paused, Election Incoming
On Tuesday parliament put Johnson’s Brexit plans on pause. Britain now looks set for a general election. On this episode of TyskySour Michael is joined by Brexit expert Anand Menon to discuss how we got here, and what happens next.