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Analysis: Would ‘Defund the Police’ Work in the UK?

'Defund the police' has become a central demand of Black Lives Matter protesters in the United States. UK activists should seize the moment to formulate their own demands, drawing on the long-standing abolitionist campaigns and traditions of resistance that already exist in Britain, write Koshka Duff and Tom Kemp.

Dear Lobby: Keep It Simple. Stick to Facts. Don’t Fuck It Up

The stakes have just been raised in the government’s daily press conference. Can Westminster journalists rise to the challenge?

Boris Stop Treating Our Healthcare Workers Like Trash 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

Britain and the Coronavirus: a Timeline of Failure

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.

Opinion: The 2020 Budget Shows the Tories Are Playing by New Rules

Did Rishi Sunak just end austerity? No. Is Britain adequately preparing for the panoply of crises set to define the coming decades? Also no. But make no mistake, writes Aaron Bastani, this was the first Tory budget since 2010 to abandon the neoliberal frame of ‘necessity', demonstrating how Labour under Corbyn won certain arguments.

Bernie Hits the Jackpot

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.

It Woz Remain Wot Lost It?

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 About the General Election?

What do London’s rough sleepers think of the general election? Ash Sarkar went and asked some of them.

We Have Lift Off!

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.

BRING IT ON. (w/ Faiza Shaheen & James Meadway)

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.

Here We… Here We… Here We F***ing Go!!! (w/ Owen Jones)

Boris Johnson wants an election on the 12th December. Should Labour give him one? How do we win? With Owen Jones.

Brexit Paused, Election Incoming

On Tuesday parliament put Johnson’s Brexit plans on pause. Britain now looks set for a general election. On this episode of TyskySour Michael is joined by Brexit expert Anand Menon to discuss how we got here, and what happens next.

Can EU Deal With It?

On Thursday Boris Johnson agreed a revised Brexit Deal with the European Union. On this episode of #TyskySour, Michael is joined by Tom Kibasi and Dawn Foster, to explain what’s in the deal, and whether or not MPs will vote for it.

Tru-Don’t You Want Me Baby

On this episode of TyksySour, Michael is joined by Eleanor Mae O’Hagan and Luke Savage to discuss the upcoming Canadian elections, Warren vs Sanders in the US, and the latest Brexit headlines.

What to Expect in Canada’s Election Where Populism Isn’t on the Ballot Paper

Like it or not, the upcoming federal (general) election in Canada is all about Justin Trudeau and whether he can hold on as prime minister. Joe Ryle considers his chances of winning on 21 October.

Sex Education in the UK Must Be Transformed

With the government issuing new legislation to change sex education in schools, Natalie Fiennes argues that this new curriculum must be a radical one.

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.

Decarbonise by 2050? – Not Good Enough

A new Committee on Climate Change (CCC) stating that we can decarbonise by 2050 is welcome news, but it doesn’t go nearly far enough argues Aaron Bastani.