Tag: labour

With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up
Labour’s present agenda, tailor-made for the May and Cameron era, is still largely based on a theory of change limited to getting a socialist into Downing Street and moving the levers of Whitehall. Aaron Bastani argues that with the election of Boris Johnson, this has to change - and fast.
Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Johnson?
Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin consider the new Johnson cabinet, the changing fortunes of the Labour right, and the future of Corbynism.
Why Are Labour’s Lords Attacking Jeremy Corbyn?

Over the last two weeks attacks on Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour left have intensified. But what is the reality of the more than 60 Labour Lords who ‘called out’ his anti-racism? Who are they and what do their own records look like?

The Labour Right Would Prefer a Johnson Government to a Corbyn One. It’s Time to Replace Them
This week 64 Labour Lords took out an advert in the Guardian criticising the party’s leadership. Aaron Bastani argues this represents a last ditch effort from the Labour right and their allies in the media to stifle any chance of a Corbyn-led government.
ATB: Solidarity Forever
Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly talk about the Lib Dems pining for the Tories, the civil service briefing against Corbyn and how much they love and respect Jon Lansman – and why they think you should too.
Homes Under the Hammer and Sickle

Labour’s ‘Land for the Many’ report has become the bugbear of Britain’s rightwing press.  Are the wealthy right to be scared? Laurie Macfarlane, one of the report’s authors, will explain all on this episode of TyskySour.

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Leo Panitch on Labour, the State and Capitalist Society
Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly sit down with Canadian socialist theorist Leo Panitch.
Why Labour Needs a More Radical Housing Policy
Housing is the greatest domestic challenge facing our country. We have a huge opportunity to solve the crisis and Labour must seize it, argues campaigner Jamie Sweeney.
When the Party Mimics Facebook
In an edited excerpt from his new book “The Digital Party: Political Organisation and Online Democracy”, Paolo Gerbaudo looks at the ways in which the so-called tech revolution is changing how political parties operate and the benefits and risks that come with it.
Remainers’ Revenge?

Were the local election results a #remainbacklash? How should Labour respond? With Grace Blakeley and Paul Sweeney MP
Last Week’s Local Elections Show a Labour Government Is More Likely Than Ever
The media might frame Labour's local election performance as underwhelming, but it ignores the significance of its gains in marginal seats. Between the Tories' self-destruction and the Liberal Democrats' inability to regain their former glory, things bode well for a Corbyn government, argues Aaron Bastani.
Barnsley’s Electoral Upsets Should Be a Wake-up Call to Ancient Labour Councils
Labour faced significant losses in Barnsley yesterday, a town that ordinarily epitomises the 'Labour heartland' vote. Unfortunately for today's more convenient narratives, Brexit doesn't explain away the dearth of ideas and enthusiasm afflicting local government.
Decarbonise by 2050? – Not Good Enough

A new Committee on Climate Change (CCC) stating that we can decarbonise by 2050 is welcome news, but it doesn’t go nearly far enough argues Aaron Bastani.
The European Elections Are a Complete Joke

Has Brexit broken the Tories? Will Change UK – The Independent Group get a graphic designer? Can Labour beat Farage? Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and James Butler chat Euro-Elections tonight on #TyskySour.
Yes, Migration IS a Class Issue.

With Bernie Sanders coming out against open borders, and Labour reaffirming their commitment to ending freedom of movement last week, you might well be wondering if along with pastels and culottes, socialism in one country is back.

Will It Work?

As Jeremy Corbyn meets Theresa May for negotiations over her Brexit deal, this week’s #NovaraFM asks: will it work? James Butler brings you updates on the meaning of the Newport West by-election, the consequences of a newly strong parliament, and Michael Walker speaks with Owen Jones and Sienna Rodger on Labour’s Brexit strategy.
After Work?
James Butler is joined by Will Stronge, director of the think tank Autonomy, to discuss the future of work.
The Public, Not the Tory Party, Must Decide Britain’s Next Prime Minister
It now seems certain Theresa May will resign as prime minister in the coming months, if not weeks. Aaron Bastani argues that if, amid such historic turbulence, her successor is chosen without the explicit consent of the country, it will discredit the very notion that Britain is a functioning democracy.