They employ millions, and form the heartbeat of the economy, but are jobs on high streets – in retail and hospitality – now facing wipeout?
After sacking Rebecca Long Bailey, apologising to antisemitism ‘whistleblowers’ and dropping numerous campaign pledges, much of Labour’s left is in despair about Keir Starmer. However, Paul Mason is still on board with the new Labour leader. We ask him why. Plus, Europe’s second coronavirus wave, and Newsweek’s Basit Mahmood on the EHRC’s poor record on race.
Throughout its history, the Labour party has been structurally enmeshed in British racism. David Wearing argues that the burgeoning anti-racist movement faces obstacles on many fronts - and that Labour, sadly but predictably, will be one of them.
Coronavirus has shone a light on hyper-exploitation in Britain’s cities. The Tories are blaming, yes you guessed it…. PC culture and immigration. Plus, Labour flip flops on tax, and Starmer scolds Russell-Moyle for criticising zionism. With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani.
Are censorious lefties on twitter undermining free speech, and putting at risk the foundations of a liberal society. Or – are wealthy celebrities annoyed they are, for once, being held to account for their ill-thought out and prejudiced opinions? Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar discuss.
Does Keir Starmer keeping Steve Reed make a mockery of his ‘zero tolerance’ commitment? Does it show Rebecca Long-Bailey’s sacking was political all along? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Successful politicians need convictions, especially in moments of crisis. But whether it's on the economy, climate change, public services or racist policing, it’s unclear whether Keir Starmer actually has any, argues Aaron Bastani.
On Black Lives Matter and GRA reform Keir Starmer wants to avoid a culture war. But by sidestepping such issues, is Labour just surrendering to the forces of reaction? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani
Starmer’s dumped RLB and has so far got away with it. Can the Labour left avoid Armageddon? Plus, Tories open up about cash for access and fights on the beaches in the post-lockdown heatwave. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
On Thursday afternoon Labour leader Keir Starmer sacked the lone leftwinger in his shadow cabinet, accusing her of antisemitism. Barnaby Raine traces a recent history of how antisemitism has been redefined by liberals and the right.
Keir Starmer has sacked Rebecca Long-Bailey for a retweet and declared war on the Left. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani convene to ask what the hell progressives do now.
After decades of BAME communities democratically campaigning for the removal of the statue of Edward Colston to no avail, its quick and quiet retrieval by Bristol council exposes the establishment for the apologists they truly are, argues Ameya Tripathi.
Boris Johnson has been forced to make two U-turns this week. Is he a prime minister in retreat? Plus, James Meadway on whether Britain’s record debt will ever have to be paid back. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
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