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.
Tag: labour
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.
With a General Election Imminent, Canada’s Left Must Learn From Sanders and Corbyn
Alireza Naraghi
With Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau's image severely damaged by the SNC-Lavalin affair, and the country's Tory party associated with bigots and xenophobes, can the left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) replicate the campaign strategies of Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders in time for the 21 October general election?
Novara Live: Dude, Where’s My Majority?
Johnson has a majority of minus 43 and is pushing for an election. Will labour oblige? Economist and former advisor to John McDonnell James Meadway joins us to discuss.
The Path to a Majority Runs Through Chingford
Michael Walker
In light of Boris Johnson's recent proroguing of parliament, Novara's own Michael Walker spent the day canvassing with Faiza Shaheen, left-wing prospective parliamentary candidate for marginal seat Chingford and Woodford Green. Together, they talk the tactics necessary for a Labour win at the next general election.
Novara Live: Party Leaders, READY!
This summer Johnson, Corbyn and Swinson have been preparing for battle. But who has best positioned themselves to come out on top? Michael Walker is back and will be joined by Ash Sarkar and James Butler.
With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up
Aaron Bastani
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.
All The Best: 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.
The Bastani Factor: 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?