‘They kill us because they see that we were never alive anyway’ – Black Lives Matter in the UK
Wail Qasim on why the Black Lives Matter movement, which began in North America, has a lot to add to ongoing struggles on the other side of the Atlantic.
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Theresa May becomes Britain’s 2nd female PM – This is NOT a feminist victory
Eleanor Penny on all the ways the former Home Secretary has screwed over women.
Brexit, Labour, Immigration & Trident – Paul Mason in conversation
Aaron Bastani talks to journalist and filmmaker Paul Mason on immigration caps, keeping trident and why he ditched mainstream TV journalism to rally behind Labour under Jeremy Corbyn.
A Good Day For Democracy
Corbyn was kept on the ballot for the upcoming Labour leadership election, but with very restrictive voting regulations on new members.
Corbyn Makes the Ballot!
As Jeremy Corbyn makes the ballot for the leadership election, following a tense meeting by the Labour Party’s NEC (National Executive Committee) Aaron Bastani speaks to James Schneider of Momentum about where the Labour left goes next.
God’s Own Country For Tories
As Cameron steps aside, where better to examine his legacy than in his own constituency in Oxfordshire where county council cuts have destroyed vital public services, putting hundreds of people at risk.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Brexit
Two weeks on from the referendum Ash Sarkar visits Barking, which voted 62% leave, and looks at the way class and race shape inequality and political disenfranchisement.
‘This is a very British coup’ – John McDonnell
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell sits down with Aaron Bastani to talk #CorbynCoup, freedom of movement and transforming the Labour Party into an anti-austerity party.
‘Have power without taking power’ – Farage’s Legacy
Farage is gone, at least for the next 5 minutes – but what’s his legacy and where next for UKIP?
George Osborne abandons 2020 deficit plan – Austerity was always a political choice
Osborne scraps his 2020 deficit target citing Brexit – Aaron Bastani on why this was always ideological.
‘I look forward to 13,000 brilliant people with 13,000 sets of brilliant ideas working together’ – Jeremy Corbyn
Aaron Bastani caught up with the Labour leader in the same week he faced mass resignations from his cabinet and a coup from his fellow MPs.
Cameron tries to rescue legacy by calling on Corbyn to resign
As David Cameron shifts the blame of Brexit onto Jeremy Corbyn, Aaron Bastani looks at the Prime Minister’s legacy and why he’s making this attack now.
Why We Need To #KeepCorbyn
Another day, another round of resignations, another post-Brexit financial disaster. Corbyn’s leadership is under threat – but is anyone else actually qualified to lead Labour after the referendum?
‘Selfish, spineless, worst of all, no plan’ – Hilary Benn’s Post-Brexit Coup
Aaron responds to Hilary Benn’s sacking and the plotting from MPs on the Labour right.
#EURef – A Tale of Two Labour Voters
Aaron Bastani on how the EU referendum has shown a split in Labours support base – and what the party now needs to do to get both sides on board in time for 2020.
Why I’ve Changed My Mind About Brexit
Aaron Bastani on why he’s had second thoughts about a left-wing Brexit strategy.
Against ‘Integration’
Ash Sarkar looks at recent comments by Professor Ted Cantle on segregation in the UK and explains why ‘Integration’ is a flawed and oppressive approach to understanding race.
Did the Tories Rig the Election?
New revelations suggest that the Conservatives may have overspent on campaign resources in key marginal seats at last years election and the preceding by-elections. Aaron Bastani looks closer at the allegations and how this ‘admin error’ could have made all the difference.