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Long Read: Effective Altruism Is Infiltrating UK Politics and It’s Time We Woke Up

by Matteo Tiratelli

Founded in Oxford in the early 2010s, the movement has since earned a fanbase of American billionaires who are now pumping money into British politics, Labour in particular, writes Matteo Tiratelli.

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.

Can Anarchism Offer a Solution to Brexit Paralysis and Chaos in Parliament?

by Ruth Kinna

Brexit paralysis bears out anarchists' long-standing critique of representative government and majoritarianism. Meanwhile the prime minister's failed attempt to prorogue parliament and other recent abuses of executive power have reignited a debate about the need for a written constitution in the UK. In this context, what can we learn from the long history of anarchist constitutionalising, which rejects the idea of 'the will of the people' in any guise and proposes an organisational alternative based on horizontalism and decentralised federation?

Novara FM: What the Hell Happened? What’s Next?

James Butler and Aaron Bastani look back over the summer's political drama.

Homelessness Activists Occupy Tunnel, After MPs Ask for Gate to Stop Rough Sleepers

by Sophie K Rosa

Over 320,000 people are homeless in Britain - up 169% since the Conservatives came to power. Yet 'hostile architecture' that keeps rough sleepers out of public spaces is on the rise. As the weather turns cold, a gate has just been installed in a Westminster underpass to lock homeless people out at night - allegedly after MPs complained about having to walk past them.

Live: Pro-Rogue One

As parliament is suspended for five weeks, Michael and Aaron run through the weekends events and look ahead to the informal election campaign. Will Johnson break the law? Will resignations damage the Tories? And is McDonnell ready to expropriate your landlord? Where now for John Bercow?

Enough Parliamentary Shenanigans, Labour Must Force a General Election Now

by 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.

Is This a Coup? We Asked Protesters What the Prorogation of Parliament Means for Democracy

by Patrycja Borecka, Ed Ive

Thousands of people descended on Whitehall on Saturday, in response to news that Boris Johnson had asked the Queen to prorogue parliament for five weeks. We asked protesters what this means for democracy.

We Can Beat Boris Johnson, but Only by Refusing to Play His Game

by James Meadway

Tory Brexiteers are in a bind, and they want to make sure we are, too. The only way to break out of the game being set up for us is to refuse to play it. To oppose and defeat Boris Johnson means placing the deep crisis of British society at the centre of what we're saying.

Live: Is This a Coup?

Boris Johnson has announced parliament will be suspended in order to implement Brexit, deal or no deal. Is this a coup? Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker convene for an emergency #TyskySour to discuss.

Live: Remainers’ Revenge?

Were the local election results a #remainbacklash? How should Labour respond? With Grace Blakeley and Paul Sweeney MP

Novara FM: Will It Work?

As Jeremy Corbyn meets Theresa May for negotiations over her Brexit deal, this week’s #NovaraFM asks: will it work? James Butler brings you updates on the meaning of the Newport West by-election, the consequences of a newly strong parliament, and Michael Walker speaks with Owen Jones and Sienna Rodger on Labour’s Brexit strategy.