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When the Party Mimics Facebook

Paolo Gerbaudo

In an edited excerpt from his new book “The Digital Party: Political Organisation and Online Democracy”, Paolo Gerbaudo looks at the ways in which the so-called tech revolution is changing how political parties operate and the benefits and risks that come with it.

Lewisham East Shows How Corbynism Has Transformed Labour

Aaron Bastani

On Saturday Janet Daby beat Sakina Sheikh and Claudia Webbe to become Labour’s candidate for Lewisham East. Over the short span of the campaign it became clear just how much has changed in the party - and what remains to be done, argues Aaron Bastani.

All The Best: Corbynism Is the Centre Ground Now, Your Centrist Party Is Irrelevant

Momentum’s National Co-ordinator Laura Parker joins Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin on All The Best to discuss the new “centrist” party, rampant inequality, first principles political communications, and the Conservatives criticising and then copying Corbyn.

Novara Live: TyskySour: Interview With Jon Lansman

On this episode of TyskySour Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker are joined by Labour Party activist and founder of Momentum Jon Lansman. “Jon has been a member of the Labour party since he was 16 and was involved in the battle for control of the party in the 1980s. You were involved in Tony Benn’s […]

Interview: Interview With Laura Parker (Momentum)

Aaron Bastani sits down with Momentum’s National Coordinator Laura Parker.

What Kind of Party Should Labour Be?

Aaron Bastani

As Momentum’s Jon Lansman joins Unite the Union’s Jennie Formby in the race to become Labour’s next general secretary, what’s at stake isn’t policy or support for Jeremy Corbyn, but competing visions of how Labour should do politics.

Novara Live: Labour: Who’s the Boss?

On this emergency TyskySour Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker discuss who will be the next general secretary of the Labour Party after the riotous resignation of Iain McNicol.

Long Read: How Labour’s Campaigns Attempted to Make the Political Personal

Nathan Akehurst

In both Labour and Momentum, since the general election there has been a stronger focus on making political communication personal. In this Long Read, Nathan Akehurst takes a closer look at the practical and ideological aspects of 'mass personalisation'.

TyskySour Audio: Beneath the Streets, The Beach

On this edition of TyskySour Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani are joined by Momentum's Rachel Godfrey-Wood as they discuss this year's Labour Party conference in Brighton.

How Croydon Went Red

Julian Jackson

Here's how Tory Gavin Barwell, author of the book 'How to Win a Marginal Seat', saw his majority of just 165 overturned by Labour candidate Sarah Jones with the help of Momentum and some very dedicated campaigners.

Long Read: Where We Go From Here

Richard Seymour

Richard Seymour, author of Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics, examines the snap election and the decline of Britain's hard centre, and argues, in the context of Labour's resurgence, where the Left must go from here.

A Different Country

Richard Seymour

Despite not winning a majority, Labour has surged to heights unimaginable even a month ago. The Blairite consensus smashed, the Tories weak and demoralised, the left resurgent. This is what winning feels like.

Moving On: Six Recommendations for Momentum

James McAsh

It seems that factional infighting almost pushed Momentum to its brink. Now the dust has settled, what should the next steps be?

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?

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.

TyskySour Audio: WTF Momentum?

Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani ask what exactly is going on in Momentum. And could it be fatal?

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.

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.

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