GE2019: Labour Can Win This Election, But Only If It Goes Beyond 2017
Aaron Bastani
With a general election set to happen this year after all, Aaron Bastani argues Labour can win. Here’s how.
Tag: labour
Novara Live: Here We… Here We… Here We F***ing Go!!! (w/ Owen Jones)
Boris Johnson wants an election on the 12th December. Should Labour give him one? How do we win? With Owen Jones.
Novara Live: Brexit Paused, Election Incoming
On Tuesday parliament put Johnson’s Brexit plans on pause. Britain now looks set for a general election. On this episode of TyskySour Michael is joined by Brexit expert Anand Menon to discuss how we got here, and what happens next.
The West Midlands Mayoral Row Comes Straight From the Labour Right’s Playbook
Aaron Bastani
With the shortlisted candidates announced last week, the campaign for Labour's next West Midlands mayoral candidate is already turning bitter. Aaron Bastani argues the campaign against Salma Yaqoob is a continuation of old tricks.
Building a Democratic Socialist Movement Means Labour Members Must Decide Their Own Candidates
James McAsh
With the prospect of a snap election looming large, Labour's national executive committee has 'streamlined' the process for selecting parliamentary candidates. But James McAsh argues such a move weakens the movement that would deliver socialism.
Novara Live: WABA-DABA-READING-TWO!
Today Boris Johnson attempts to get through the Second Reading of his Withdrawal Agreement Bill. On this episode of this #TyskySour, Michael is joined by Ash Sarkar to discuss whether Johnson will get his Brexit deal through, whether he’ll push for a general election, and what the fuck Labour should do.
Novara Live: Can EU Deal With It?
On Thursday Boris Johnson agreed a revised Brexit Deal with the European Union. On this episode of #TyskySour, Michael is joined by Tom Kibasi and Dawn Foster, to explain what’s in the deal, and whether or not MPs will vote for it.
Ash Wednesday: Ash Sarkar Meets Jeremy Corbyn
Ash Sarkar met up with Jeremy Corbyn to talk about his political journey, the movement in power, and whether or not he really killed a rabbit with a pogo stick.
Bring on Labour’s National Education Service, Ending Ofsted Means Ending a System That Fails Children
James McAsh
Until recently Labour’s flagship education policy was as vague as it was exciting. This changed at last month's Labour Conference when a full picture of the party's proposed National Education Service emerged for the first time: it will be a full throttled attack on neoliberalism in education, argues teacher James McAsh, including the scrapping of Ofsted.
Novara Live: A Right Royal Bust-Up
On this episode of TyskySour Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani give their take on the Queen’s speech, discuss the reported fallout at the top of Labour, and debate what should come first: A General Election or Second Referendum.
What to Expect in Canada’s Election Where Populism Isn’t on the Ballot Paper
Joe Ryle
Like it or not, the upcoming federal (general) election in Canada is all about Justin Trudeau and whether he can hold on as prime minister. Joe Ryle considers his chances of winning on 21 October.
Novara FM: Now We Have Your Attention
James Butler is joined by Jack Shenker to explore the new politics: from grassroots trade unionism to migrant solidarity, and the gradual transformation of the Labour Party.
Novara Live: Abolish Eton With Holly Rigby and Aaron Bastani
As the scandal-ridden Prime Minister gets ready for his conference address, Michael and Aaron are joined by Holly Rigby to discuss how a Labour government might go about abolishing his old school.
Novara FM: The Debrief
James Butler is joined by James Meadway and Adrienne Buller to break down the outcome of Labour Conference: will radical policy translate to radical action?
Novara Live: In the Ring With TyskySour: the Future of Labour
With Brexit-day looming, and a snap election on the cards, the coming months could determine the fate of Corbynism. Moreover, upcoming trigger ballots mean we can expect further battles over who holds power in the party. Is Labour fighting fit to win a majority in Westminster? And is our movement ready to push for real […]
Novara Live: Novara meet Yanis Varoufakis live at The World Transformed
The Novara Media team meet Yanis Varoufakis for a chat about Brexit live on stage at The Latest TV Bar in Brighton during The World Transformed 2019. We apologise for the technical glitches during this show. This was originally meant to be a discussion on Brexit with Yanis + Len McCluskey but Len had to […]
How a Green New Deal Would Reignite Corbynism
Chris Saltmarsh
Beyond its policy ambitions, the momentum gathered by the Labour for a Green New Deal campaign shows the way forward in injecting Corbynism with a new lease of life ahead of an election, argues Chris Saltmarsh.
Enough Parliamentary Shenanigans, Labour Must Force a General Election Now
Holly Rigby
The government is crumbling, and our movement is getting stronger. It’s time to kick the Tories out, and demand a general election.