Opinion: Labour Won Batley and Spen Despite Starmer, Not Because of Him
Aaron Bastani
Kim Leadbeater prevailed through a mix of localist populism and anti-party politics. ‘Brand Keir’ had nothing to do with it, writes Aaron Bastani.
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Novara Live: The Batley & Spen Byelection Preview
With Batley & Spen looking likely to hand Keir Starmer another by-election defeat, Michael Walker and Owen Jones discuss the issues dominating the campaign and the implications a loss would have on the Labour Party.
Feature: ‘It’s Only the Start’: George Galloway’s Bid for Batley and Spen Could Leave Starmer Staring Into the Abyss
Aaron Bastani
With Keir Starmer failing to offer policies or even discernible political lines, it's no wonder George Galloway is building support in the Batley and Spen byelection. Aaron Bastani reports.
GE2019: Back to Batley and Spen: Labour Is up Against Apathy in Jo Cox’s Former Constituency
Ethan Shone
The West Yorkshire constituency of Batley and Spen is notorious for the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox in 2016. But beyond this little attention is paid to a seat that isn't quite marginal, but has many of the characteristics of a Tory target. Ethan Shone reports on how apathy and anger have set in.
To Combat Extremism, We Need to Radicalise Our Own Thinking
Elizabeth Mizon
The threat of 'radicals' and 'extremists' dominates the papers and policy documents alike, but it's time we admitted only a radical change of direction can challenge the status quo and the reactionary responses to it.