The Battle for Momentum: What Just Happened?
James McAsh
Last week infighting between rival factions within Momentum over the structure and purpose of the organisation came to a head. What exactly just happened?
Tag: labour
Long Read: How the Guardian Changed Tack on Corbyn, Despite Its Readers
Alex Nunns
In an extract from new book The Candidate: Jeremy Corbyn’s Improbable Path to Power, Alex Nunns examines how the Guardian newspaper reacted to Corbyn’s sudden rise in the 2015 leadership contest.
TyskySour Audio: Can Corbyn Do Populism?
Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss the recent announcement of a more populist Corbyn in the New Year. What might it entail?
For Momentum to Agree Which Route to Take, It First Needs to Agree a Destination
James McAsh
Momentum is become divided into two camps. While the dispute is ostensibly concerned with the organisation's democratic structures, James McAsh argues the crux of the disagreement is a question of political strategy.
IMOBastani: Who is Paul Nuttall?
Aaron Bastani unpacks some of the policies of UKIP's new leader
Novara FM: Autumn Statement 2016: How Bad is it?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Ellie Mae O'Hagan and Michael Walker as they discuss the Autumn Statement. A recession now seems inevitable - how does the left respond?
East London Racism Row is Labour’s First Test of Chakrabarti Principles
Ashley Irons
Two weeks ago the Labour MP Jim Fitzpatrick chose to racialise a routine selection procedure, providing Labour with its first test following the Chakrabarti report.
Long Read: 5 Things Momentum Needs to Do Next
Michael Chessum
Over the last few weeks Momentum has found itself at a crossroads. In this long read, Michael Chessum argues the organisation needs to embrace its internal differences and lay down some democratic expectations.
There’s No Going Back to Social Democracy
A.R. Naraghi
Both sides of the Atlantic, the centre-left is still reeling from the global financial crisis. For many disillusioned voters the only solution is a radical one - whether to the left or right.
The Radical Independence Movement and Momentum Need Each Other
Liam Young
Scottish independence must be fought for on the basis of class politics, not nationalism, and Labour desperately need Scottish votes at the next general election. Cooperation can benefit both.
What’s at Stake in the Momentum Democracy Row?
Craig Gent
An emergency meeting, a founding conference, two competing visions of democracy and a generous dose of power play. What's going on inside Momentum and what's at stake?
To See the World Transformed, Momentum First Needs to Be Able to Transform Labour
Rachael Ward
Momentum’s The World Transformed festival was successful in attracting thousands of new people, but what does it say that the Labour left simultaneously sustained one of its most catastrophic defeats for years just a mile up the road?
What Next After Corbyn’s Second Win?
The weekend at Labour conference is over. But what next? Aaron Bastani answers some of your questions.
Long Read: Labouring Through Birth and Death
Jenny Nelson
Birth and death both demand complex, intensive care work; of the sort dismissed by capitalism and silenced by societal taboos. In this week's Long Read, Jenny Nelson explores the labour of the beginning and end of life.
Labour Leadership Race: 6 Key Failings of Corbyn’s Opponents
James McAsh
The Labour leadership race is almost over, and Jeremy Corbyn looks set to win. Why has the parliamentary Labour party failed so spectacularly in ousting him from his post?
Opposition to Momentum’s Festival Comes From Fear of the New Politics It Represents
Andrew Dolan
Momentum's 'The World Transformed' festival is taking place on the same weekend as Labour's annual conference, in the same city. Andrew Dolan argues it's a welcome interruption to a stage-managed spectacle.
‘We make their profits’ – Deliveroo Workers on Strike
Deliveroo workers have been on strike demanding better pay and conditions, Aaron Bastani went along to a recent protest to see how they've been organising.
Purge-Proofing for Labour Supporters: A Handy Guide
Billy Casper
Another purge is underway in Labour, with up to 50,000 registered supporters - predominantly pro-Corbyn - set to be rejected.