British politics in tumult
It is a tumultuous time in British politics, writes Susan Pashkoff. Parliament returned from its summer recess on September 3 to a new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, elected [...]
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Solidarity with the Sudanese Revolution
The uprising in Sudan, together with that in Algeria, has shown that the issues that lay behind the “Arab Spring” which started in Tunisia in 2010 have certainly not been resolved.
Labour should be the anti-Brexit party
Alan Davies argues that the poll disaster means that Labour must change course.
Dangers for Labour in the EU elections
Alan Davies argues that there are dangers for Labour if it does not include in its manifesto for the EU elections a public vote on any Brexit deal, and urges a vote to remain.
The killing of Lyra McKee
The killing of Lyra McKee is a tragedy. The New IRA has set back the cause of Irish unity and strengthened the hand of those who support partition writes Barney Cassidy.
Delusional Thinking from a Bygone Age
Phil Hearse argues that Martin Kettle is wrong to minimise the risk from the Tory hard right.
Second referendum moves closer
It was yet another momentous week in British politics, writes Alan Davies. As well as an ongoing constitutional crisis, it saw significant progress towards a second [...]
Farming, Food and Nature
As the US Ambassador tells Britain that a post-Brexit trade deal would have to allow chlorinated chicken and hormone beef into the country, Alan Thornett reviews Farming, Food and Nature.
Defend Corbyn against the AWL
As the witch hunt intensifies against Corbyn, the AWL publishes an open letter that joins in the attack. Alan Davies argues that the left should reject this and defend Corbyn.
Open selection and trigger ballots
Veronica Fagan examines how we make Labour MPs accountable to their members and the significance of the ‘Independent Group’.
