Novara Live: Tory Conference, WTF?
With empty seats, and few big ideas. Michael, James and Aaron discuss what the Tories can salvage from Birmingham.
Tag: labour
Interview: “I’m Having the Time of My Life!” | Aaron Bastani & Ash Sarkar Meet John McDonnell
John McDonnell MP, the Shadow Chancellor, dropped in to the Novara Media studio at The World Transformed to discuss Marx, flak from the press, and drop hints on the identity of the future governor of the Bank of England.
Novara Live: The Party of Remain?
After Keir Starmer’s speech, is Labour now the Party of Remain? And what have we learnt about the unions and Momentum from #Lab18.
Interview: What Replaces Capitalism? | Grace Blakeley Meets Paul Mason
At The World Transformed 2018 Grace Blakeley talks to Paul Mason about the consequences of Labour’s first steps towards moving beyond capitalism.
Novara Live: McDonnell’s Britain With Ian Lavery, Matt Lawrence & Ash Sarkar
On tonight’s #tyskysour, in our third episode live from The World Transformed, Michael Walker will discuss workers on boards and wealth funds, with Ian Lavery, the IPPR’s Matt Lawrence, Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani.
Period Poverty Is Unjust. Here’s How Labour Women Will End It
Angela Rayner
One in ten teenage girls in the UK has been unable to afford sanitary products. This is a symptom of economic injustice and a matter of gender inequality. It must change now.
Novara FM: From Conference to Counterculture? Labour & the New New Left
James Butler is joined by cultural and political theorist Jeremy Gilbert to discuss Labour Conference, the cultural politics of the present moment, and 'Acid Corbynism'.
The Next Seven Days Will Determine the Fate of the Corbyn Project
Aaron Bastani
Following Labour’s NEC meeting yesterday, it looks like our once-in-a-generation chance to democratise one of Britain’s historic parties of government could be about to slip through our fingers. The next week will determine whether or not that will be the case, writes Aaron Bastani.
The Week Britain’s Politics Changed Forever
Aaron Bastani
With the Archbishop of Canterbury describing the gig economy and zero hours contracts as “the re-incarnation of an ancient evil” and polling showing big majorities for policies once presumed politically unpalatable, it's clear the public are ready for a rupture with the status quo. The question is whether the left will step up to the plate, writes Aaron Bastani.
To Transform the World, the Left Must Look Beyond Elections
Luke Dukinfield
For far too long, mainstream politics has been centred around election cycles. But in order to truly transform society Labour and the left need to break free from this way of doing politics, argues Luke Dukinfield.
Why Migrant and BAME Groups Are Protesting the IHRA’s Definition of Anti-Semitism
Novara Reporters
Over eighty groups representing migrants and BAME communities (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) have signed a letter urging Labour to not adopt the full IHRA definition of anti-semitism for fear it will silence critique of Israel.
Labour’s Obligation to Peace Between Israel and Palestine Starts by Rejecting the IHRA Examples
Aaron Bastani
It is not an opinion to say Israel was founded on violence, racism and ethnic cleansing - it is a historic fact. The Labour party’s proposed code of conduct on antisemitism should be refined, not discarded, argues Aaron Bastani.
Novara Live: A Row With No End? Labour, Israel and Antisemitism
Michael is joined by Barnaby Raine to discuss the latest iteration of Labour’s “antisemitism row”. The show will feature a video link with Norman Finkelstein speaking from New York.
Long Read: How Labour’s Dreadful Antisemitism Debate Has to Change
Barnaby Raine
The standard of debate around Labour’s antisemitism saga has been dire from the start, and both Corbyn's critics and his supporters on the left have been to blame, argues Barnaby Raine in this Sunday’s Long Read.
All The Best: The Mason Hour
Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly are joined by Paul Mason to discuss how to respond to the rising tide of fascism across the West, and how Labour can be effective in that fight.
Novara Live: OFOC Off to Love Island
On this episode of #TyskySour, Michael is joined by Shelly Asquith to talk about @OFOCBrexit, Labour Live and #LoveIsland.
All The Best: “If a Career Is All That Matters to You, Then Why the Hell Would You Choose Politics?”
Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin are joined by journalist, commentator and socialist firebrand Ellie O’Hagan, whose insights on political matters du jour fizz like a Lush bath bomb
4 Reasons Heathrow Expansion Serves the Few, Not the Many
Calum Harvey-Scholes and Matthew Tehanu
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are being voted on by parliament in June. While the Tories are backing the proposal, Labour have prevaricated on taking a position. Here are four reasons Heathrow expansion only serves a wealthy elite - and why it’s high time Labour took a stand against it.