Does the right actually care about free speech? Why do many think Britain has a unique history of defending freedom of expression when evidence suggests otherwise? And why should free speech matter to the left? Aaron Bastani speaks to editor of Tribune Magazine, Ronan Burtenshaw.
On Wednesday, shortly after Joe Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States, Boris Johnson said there was ‘nothing wrong’ with being ‘woke’. Yet the signature of the Tories in recent years has been a ‘war on woke’, with MPs and media outriders attacking ideas of social and economic equality while using the term. […]
Yesterday Richard Leonard resigned as leader of the Scottish Labour party – less than 24 hours after a potential donor allegedly said they would not give money while he remained in place. This raises huge questions. Firstly whether the Scottish Labour Party is autonomous of the party at Westminster, and secondly whether wealthy donors now […]
Vietnam - a country with almost 100 million people, a huge land border with China and only a third of the wealth of Bulgaria - has lost just 35 lives to Covid-19 while also seeing its economy grow last year, notes Aaron Bastani. Why is the UK failing to learn from Asia's success stories?
Fossil fuels may be on the way out, but there’s no reason to trust firms will wind down quickly enough, or in a way that protects workers. Kate Aronoff looks at how nationalising the sector could work in the US or UK - and argues ultimately it’s a good idea.
While some suggest London is powerless in the face of Washington’s demands, the UK can - and does - stand up to the US when it wants to. When Britain accommodates and even actively collaborates with Trump, it can’t be let off the hook, argues David Wearing.
While establishment media jumps at the chance to go on refugee safari in the Channel, Ash Sarkar debunks the myths behind anti-migrant sentiment.
The stakes have just been raised in the government’s daily press conference. Can Westminster journalists rise to the challenge?
The government is clapping for the NHS – but refusing to protect frontline workers. The bravery NHS staff are having to show is a sign of government failure. So don’t just #clapforNHS, demand that Boris #givethemPPE
Despite previous claims by the government that it was well-prepared for the Coronavirus, Britain is now expected to have one of the highest death tolls in the world. In this video Aaron Bastani examines precisely what happened in recent months, and how public authorities – broadly unchallenged by the media – let a tragedy unfold.
Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial discuss Bernie’s big win in Nevada, ballots dropping in the Labour leadership race, and the start of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.
On this episode of #TyskySour Aaron Bastani is joined by Paul Mason as they discuss Labour’s election results. Did the commitment to a ‘people’s vote’ destroy any chance of winning?
What do London’s rough sleepers think of the general election? Ash Sarkar went and asked some of them.
Labour’s election campaign has lift off! On this episode of TyskySour Michael and Ash discuss Corbyn’s first speech, bogus tactical voting sites, and Trump’s chat with his pal Farage.
The UK is heading for a December election. Are the left ready to hit the ground running and kick Boris out of power? With Faiza Shaheen and James Meadway.
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