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Interview: Caroline Lucas
The Green Party MP Caroline Lucas talks to Aaron Bastani about Corbyn, climate change and capitalism.
Mhairi Black and Jeremy Corbyn – The End of Centrism?
An overwhelming level of social media interaction with SNP MP Mhairi Black's maiden speech and the sharp narrowing of bookies odds on radical Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn lead Aaron Bastani to wonder if this year spells the end for centrist forces in party politics.
Post-Election Analysis
In these two videos Aaron Bastani gives his thoughts on how the election result might impact the future of the British political landscape.
Labour’s voters aren’t coming back – why would they?
Following Labour's inability to win #GE2015 despite five years of Coalition rule, blame has been heaped on parties such as the SNP for eating away at Labour's share of voters. But focusing on recent developments ignores what is perhaps the biggest barrier to a Labour premiership: people remember the last one.
The Miserable Dialectic of Optimism and Despair
Many of us are still reeling at the prospect of another five years of the Conservatives, while others are provoked into activity. In the author's words, this short reflection is less of a reaction to the election and more a reaction to the reaction.
Election Reaction: Electoral Reform is the Barest Minimum – We Need a Democratic Overhaul
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: On Putting Faith in Elections
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: 3 False Narratives and a Conservative Majority
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: Our Commons are Being Privatised – it’s Time for More Time
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: Breaking the Pro-Austerity Hegemony Won’t Be Enough for Northern Ireland
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: A Space is Opening Up – Fill it With Everything the Tories are Desperate to Destroy
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: The Tories have won, but the EU referendum will expose the ‘open wound’ of British politics
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reaction: A Left Turn for Labour Now is a Fantasy
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Reactions: Now We Need to Encourage Political Engagement Outside the Ballot Box
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
#GE2015
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Craig McVegas and Adam Ramsay as they discuss the results of the British general election.
Election Reactions: On Being Told to Vote Because People Died For It.
Election Reactions on NovaraWire: quick responses and reflections in the wake of #GE2015
Election Night Live Blog
Rolling coverage of election night, live from Novara HQ. Updates from Craig McVegas and Aaron Bastani.