Novara Live: Starmer Tells Labour to Embrace Blair’s Legacy
In the latest of his perpetual relaunches, Keir Starmer has urged Labour members to embrace Tony Blair's legacy. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
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Analysis: As Labour Sleeps, the Greens Are Awakening
Ell Folan
The Greens are doing better than they have in years, mostly thanks to those flocking from Starmer’s Labour. The party's local election showing in May could be a sign of things to come, writes Ell Folan.
Opinion: Hiking National Insurance Isn’t Going to Solve the Social Care Crisis
Andrew Fisher
Last week it was reported that the government is considering raising national insurance in order to fund social care. But the social care crisis isn’t just about the needs of elderly people in care homes – and hiking NI by 1% isn't going to solve it, argues Andrew Fisher.
Opinion: Labour’s ‘Buy British’ Policy Could Be the Start of a Bold, New Economic Approach
Nick Dearden
Labour's 'Buy British' policy could be a reactionary gimmick; it could also contain the first glimpse of a new economic approach, which sees communities empowered to build wealth from the bottom-up, writes Nick Dearden.
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.
Novara Live: Labour Scrapes Through in Batley & Spen Byelection
Kim Leadbeater's tight victory in Batley & Spen has given Keir Starmer breathing space. Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani analyse the result and what it means for Labour
Analysis: With Labour Barely Holding Batley and Spen, Is It Time for Starmer to Quit?
Ell Folan
While Labour's Batley and Spen win is no doubt a reprieve for Keir Starmer, every result and every approval rating is telling us one thing: he is unelectable, writes Ell Folan.
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.
Analysis: Leftists Are Panicking About Unite’s General Secretary Election. Should They Be?
Ell Folan
After Howard Beckett’s withdrawal, two leftwingers remain in the race to succeed Len McCluskey. Stats for Lefties founder and Novara Media columnist Ell Folan looks at whether this really is the vote-splitting disaster some claim, or the sign of healthy union democracy.
Novara Live: Is Starmer’s Leadership About to End?
Defeat in Hartlepool and a historic low in Chesham & Amersham have caused a crisis of confidence in Keir Starmer. As advisors resigning and MPs speaking out, could his leadership be coming to an early end?
Novara Live: Lib Dems Beat Tories in Shock Byelection Win
Does a Lib Dem victory in Chesham & Amersham show Boris Johnson risks losing the 'blue wall'? And after Labour secured only 1.6% of the vote, what is next for Keir Starmer? With Michael Walker and Owen Jones.
Opinion: Cummings’ Inquiry Hearing Was a Chance for Centrists To Do What They Do Best: Rehabilitate Rightwingers
Jamie Medwell
The man who just a few months ago was public enemy number one is now a harmless whistleblower. It's a frightening sign of how willing the centrist media is to let the right off the hook, writes Jamie Medwell.
Analysis: Keir Starmer Is Dragging Down Labour in the Polls. Is It Time the Party Cut Him Loose?
Ell Folan
Labour’s recent electoral decimation has been blamed on everything from Brexit divisions to a “vaccine bounce” and “long Corbyn”. The data paints a simpler picture, writes Stats for Lefties founder Ell Folan: the problem is the party leader.
Opinion: Four Antisemites Won’t Stop Me Supporting Palestine
Rivkah Brown
Our struggle against Israeli apartheid cannot be derailed by the men who drove down Finchley Road on Sunday threatening Jewish people, writes Rivkah Brown.
Opinion: Keir Starmer Is Now the Worst Person, at the Worst Moment, to Lead the Labour Party
Aaron Bastani
Starmer has no vision, no theory of change and no understanding of the present political moment. No wonder his approval ratings are plummeting, despite an easy ride from the media and a Tory party that has presided over the highest Covid-19 death toll in Europe.
Analysis: Proportional Representation Won’t Solve All the Left’s Problems, But We Should Back It Anyway
Ell Folan
The loss of key council seats last week has renewed Labour activists' interest in proportional representation. While PR alone won't keep the Tories out of power - and Labour must focus on policies not systems if it wants to win - it is still worth supporting, writes Ell Folan.
Novara Live: Starmer’s Authority in Tatters After Bungled Reshuffle
Keir Starmer's bungled reshuffle has left his personal authority in tatters. Is this an opportunity for the party's left to have its voice heard? Labour MP Clive Lewis joins Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial to discuss.