Novara Live: Novara Media REACT to Election Debate #1
Johnson and Corbyn go head-to-head in the first Leaders Debate. On this episode of TyskySour, Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and James Butler give reactions and analysis.
Tag: labour
GE2019: Myth-Busting the Student Vote: Will a December Election Mean Poor Turnout? Will This Affect Labour?
Oliver Haynes
In theory, a polling day after the end of university term time could suppress the student vote, disadvantaging Corbyn. But now the campaign is underway, it looks like young people intend to turn out in force, with a record number having registered to vote. But polling suggests this might not be an automatic gain for Labour. Student Oliver Haynes reports.
Explainers: What Is the Deficit?
Paul Mason – former economics editor for BBC Newsnight and Channel 4, outlines the difference between debt and deficit.
GE2019: This Election, Labour Should Lead the Way in Defending Immigration
Ana Oppenheim
If Labour can debunk the idea that we need austerity, it should be able to challenge anti-migrant policies. Instead of taking lessons from the Tories on immigration, Labour should be principled in making the case for free movement, argues Ana Oppenheim.
GE2019: Labour Needs a Bold Climate Vision in This Election – Including a 2030 Decarbonisation Target
Aliya Yule
In what is being touted as the UK's first 'climate election', Aliya Yule argues it's up to the Labour party to put forward the strong vision required to tackle the climate crisis.
GE2019: Asymmetric Advertising Is the New Fake News, and the Tories May Be Using It to Hijack Your Social Media
Stuart Mills
Social media could win this election and the Tories know they are at a disadvantage, with users skewing young and leftwing. Researcher Stuart Mills thinks the Conservatives may have come up with a hack: using deliberately bad or contentious content to try and bait us into sharing their posts.
Opinion: The Guardians of the Jewish ‘Mainstream’ Have Their Own Questions to Answer Over Jews’ Corbyn Fears
Douglas Gerrard
Douglas Gerrard argues the fact that 87% of British Jews think Corbyn is an antisemite is hard to stomach, but it's crucially important to understand the combination of factors that led us to this point.
GE2019: ‘Within Our Grasp’: What Labour Is Up Against and What It Will Take to Win
James Meadway
In his leadership campaign Johnson promised the Tories two things: Brexit by 31 October, and smashing Corbyn's Labour party. Labour's campaign has got off to a flying start, but there is precisely no room for complacency, argues James Meadway.
Novara Live: We Have Lift Off!
Labour’s election campaign has lift off! On this episode of TyskySour Michael and Ash discuss Corbyn’s first speech, bogus tactical voting sites, and Trump’s chat with his pal Farage.
GE2019: This Election Is Where We Decide the Planet’s Future
Eleanor Penny
With vast swathes of the planet quite literally on fire, 71% of Britons agree climate crisis is a more pressing issue than Brexit, writes Eleanor Penny.
But while Labour is offering a potentially transformative Green New Deal, the Tories have an actual fracking lobbyist writing their manifesto.
Novara Live: BRING IT ON. (w/ Faiza Shaheen & James Meadway)
The UK is heading for a December election. Are the left ready to hit the ground running and kick Boris out of power? With Faiza Shaheen and James Meadway.
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.
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.