Peter Mandelson Sold Off Britain to the Super-Rich. He’s Not the Only One
James Schneider
Death of a salesman.
Tag: politics
Why War With Russia Might Be Closer Than You Think…
Europe is ramping up for war. Entire economies – including the UK’s – are being restructured in favour of defence and to preserve the US’s commitment to the NATO alliance… The reason we’re given – the possibility of war with Russia… That raises the question: what would a war between Europe and Russia look like? […]
Does the Left Need New Heroes?
Jeremy Gilbert, Nadia Idle, Keir Milburn
The ACFM crew ask whether the idea of the hero is a right-wing fantasy.
If the Tories Lose Here, They’ll Lose Everywhere
Aaron Bastani went to Godalming in beautiful Surrey, to find out if the chancellor Jeremy Hunt is about to lose his seat. Tune in for hot takes, voxpops homemade jam and more.
Why Does Every Politician Need a Sob Story?
Aaron Bastani
Keir Starmer was raised on the mean streets of Oxted, Surrey - home to an annual pram race and a Peter Rabbit trail.
Social Mobility Is a Lie. Aaron Bastani Meets Dan Evans.
With more strikes taking place and ever rising inequality, you’d think the left would be well-placed to talk about class with authority. But what if the movement had made a disastrous error when trying to understand the state of our nation? And what if we’re still missing a fundamental bit of understanding? Sociologist and trade […]
Going Undercover With Neo-Nazis. Aaron Bastani Meets Julia Ebner
Since 2016 we’ve seen mainstream politics take a turn for the weird, epitomised by the surprise success of populist projects like Brexit and the election of Donald Trump. And fringe views have continued to muscle into the middle ground, with conspiracy theories and far-right talking points trickling into political discourse. Julia Ebner has been charting […]
The Housing Crisis Is Even Worse Than You Think. Aaron Bastani Meets Vicky Spratt
Vicky Spratt is a London-based journalist and campaigner who writes on housing and the rental crisis. Her book Tenants is out now with Profile Books.
We Must Ban Private Schools. Ash Sarkar Meets Richard Beard
Britain is unique in the way that public schools (that’s private schools to anyone outside of Britain) have a stranglehold on the establishment. Alumni of these schools are massively overrepresented in the upper echelons of society – so is it any wonder that the media, the judicial system and the political class treat normal people […]
2023 Will Be Make Or Break For The Scottish Independence Movement
Jonathon Shafi
A recent Supreme Court defeat has thrown a spanner.
What Does Qatar REALLY Want?
With the media furore around the world cup being held in Qatar, one might think that the mission to launder their reputation and establish themselves as a player on the world stage has failed. One might also think that the arguments about LGBT rights, migrant labour and FIFA corruption haven’t actually bothered the Qatari elites […]
Immigration: Labour Have Always Been Just As Bad As Tories. Ash Meets Maya Goodfellow
Ash meets Dr. Maya Goodfellow to talk about New Labour’s inhumane immigration policies, the problem with the term ‘Economic Migrant’ and how people, no matter what we’re told, will end up falling in love across supposed cultural divides.
Westminster May Have Given Up On Trans Rights But Scotland Hasn’t
Emily Tolano
At least equality still matters somewhere.
Continuing to Live Was a Challenge. Aaron Meets Chris Packham
On the morality of having children, the Just Stop Oil protests and Southampton F.C.
PrEP Could End HIV Transmissions But Tory Austerity Is Scuppering It
Sarah Woolley
Some clinics have reported a 90% reduction in their PrEP provision services.
How Mutual Aid Is Reaching Its Limits for Transgender People in the UK
June Bellebono
Demand always outstrips supply.
Is the European Research Group Losing Its Grip on the Tory Party?
Helen Belcher
Fractures seem to be forming.
Why Are Fewer British Muslims Voting?
Khadijah Hasan
'There’s no point.’