Opinion: Salman Rushdie Was Once on the Left. What Happened?
Alfie Steer
The author, currently in hospital following a knife attack in the US, has done a 180 over the course of his career. Alfie Steer examines why.
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The Bastani Factor: Labour’s New Left: From Benn to 2024
For some the rise of Jeremy Corbyn was an expression of the ‘old left’. But Leo Panitch disagrees, saying its roots can be traced to a ‘new left’ that starts with Tony Benn. Aaron Bastani interviews the author of ‘Searching For Socialism’ asking about the past, and future, of the new left in Britain’s Labour […]
Ash Wednesday: Open Selections: How Can Something so Boring, Be so Contentious?
This week Rebecca Long-Bailey announced her support for open selections. Ash Sarkar explains why this issue cuts to the heart of the Labour Party.
All The Best: ATB: Solidarity Forever
Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly talk about the Lib Dems pining for the Tories, the civil service briefing against Corbyn and how much they love and respect Jon Lansman – and why they think you should too.