A Turning Point in Trust?
For the first time since this crisis began polls are showing the public dissatisfied with the government’s handling of Covid-19. Could this be a turning point in the politics of coronavirus?
Tag: keir starmer
For the Landlords, Not the Many?
Labour’s Shadow Housing Minister has called rent cancellation “un-Labour”. Are we back to the bad old days Blairism? Plus, why the Tory press have gone to war with teachers and how the government are ending the lockdown BEFORE they’ve introduced test-and-trace.
A Tough Act to Furlough
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss Rishi Sunak’s furlough scheme.
Now Is the Time for Labour to Completely Reject Austerity
Aaron Bastani
The Left’s Approach to Keir Starmer Isn’t Working
David Wearing
Clear As Mud
The government’s new slogan to tackle to the coronavirus pandemic might be clear as mud, but its consequences are clear. The lockdown is over if you’re working class. Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar discuss the Tories’ shifting message, and the consequences of a loosening of the lockdown.
Lifting the Lockdown (with Owen Jones)
Owen Jones joins Michael Walker to talk about the Tories mixed up lockdown messaging, VE Day and Keir Starmer getting smeared. Plus, Allyson Pollock on why we need an independent SAGE.
Back to Work
The government’s leaked “back-to-work” plans, the resignation of Labour’s General Secretary, and whether we should be concerned about Michael Gove’s bookshelf, discussed by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar.
Bolsonaro, Brazil & COVID19 (w/ Vincent Bevins)
A look at Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with Sao Paulo-based journalist Vincent Bevins joining Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
The Burner Episode #223: Comrade Starmer Steps Up
Keir Starmer took on his first PMQs yesterday: Ash Sarkar asks what we learned about his strategy. What’s changed since Corbyn? Plus, experts and NHS workers ask you to #ChantforPPE
What Keir Starmer’s Ambition of ‘Unity’ Really Means
Oliver Eagleton
‘Don’t talk about class’: Under Starmer, Labour Is Reverting Back to Its Old Ways
Ben Tippet
Labour Official Who Undermined Party and Mocked Staff Was in Running for General Secretary Under Starmer
Aaron Bastani
The Burner Episode #219: Steer Calmer With Keir Starmer
Can Keir Starmer’s opposition strategy enable a pro-social lifting of the lockdown measures? Plus, a look into New Zealand’s response to the lockdown.
Sabotage From Above
The #LabourLeaks show how top-level staff sabotaged the Labour’s election chances and drove a culture of racism and bullying. We break down the key revelations on tonight’s #TyskySour
‘It’s going to be a long night’ – How Members of Labour’s Senior Management Team Campaigned to Lose
Aaron Bastani
Counting the Cost of COVID-19
Do official statistics show the true death count and economic cost of COVID-19? Plus Rebecca Long-Bailey’s communications boss Matt Zarb-Cousin joins Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani to discuss how the left lost the Labour leadership race.
Novara REACTS to the Labour Leadership Election Results
What do the results of the Labour Leadership contest tell us about the campaigns? In what direction will the victor take the party? Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani react to the news of who will succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Opposition.