Britain in Freefall
On NovaraFM Aaron and James discuss the political crisis after the general election and the aftermath of the Grenfell fire.
Tag: labour
The View From West Yorkshire: 8 Lessons on Beating the Tories
When Theresa May launched the Conservative manifesto in Halifax, the town emerged as a likely bellwether and a symbol of the Tories´aspirations. Labour ultimately won the seat convincingly, so what lessons can be learned from Halifax about how to defeat the Tories?
A Different Country
Despite not winning a majority, Labour has surged to heights unimaginable even a month ago. The Blairite consensus smashed, the Tories weak and demoralised, the left resurgent. This is what winning feels like.
Election Countdown
On #NovaraFM Aaron Bastani and James Butler look ahead to the June 8th General Election. Could Labour really do it, and how should the left respond?
Labour After the Election: 3 Ways the Left Could Keep Hold of the Reins
If Labour loses the general election, Jeremy Corbyn will face pressure to resign as leader. In the case of this eventuality, how can the left hold onto the reins of the party?
What Can Labour Learn From Michael Foot’s 1983 General Election Defeat?
For better or worse, comparisons between Jeremy Corbyn and Labour’s leader in the early 1980s have become commonplace for the commentariat. James Smith reads Michael Foot’s memoir of his election defeat and considers its impact.
The Meaning of Manifestos
On #NovaraFM James Butler and Aaron Bastani review the party's election manifestos. What do manifestos tell us more generally about the limits of modern politics?
The Manifesto, It’s Beautiful
On TyskySour, Michael and Aaron chat insurgent campaigns, polls, and Labour's blueprint for socialism.
4 Reasons the Tories Have Been Bad for Education
Education! Education! Education! Education! Teacher Danny Rees explains why a vote for the Tories is a vote against learning.
Talking Heads: Media and Politics
Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss the British press, media during the election, and the relationship between media, truth and politics.
Vote Labour?
In a special election podcast, Novara Media senior editors discuss whether or not to vote Labour.
The Fix: Election Special With Shon Faye and Eleanor Penny
Whether you’re pissed like Brenda or pumped like Corbyn, get comfortable for The Fix’s first snap election special. With Michael Walker, Eleanor Penny and Shon Faye.
#GE2017
On this week's#NovaraFM James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss the forthcoming British General Election, announced earlier this week by Theresa May.
What Labour Could Learn From the French Election
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has enjoyed a dramatic rise in popularity by calling for an overhaul of the democratic system. Could constitutional reform be the populist strategy Corbyn has been looking for?
TWT: Taking Back Control?
In a special podcast, James Butler speaks about control and power with organisers of The World Transformed's 'Take Back Control' tour.
Organising to Win
Michael and Aaron are joined on TyskySour by Jane McAlevey and George Woods to discuss how workers can organise and win.
Should Corbyn really take the blame for Copeland? An open letter to Owen Jones
Owen Jones’s recent video and column looked to Labour’s rout in the Copeland by-election to question Jeremy Corbyn’s future. Wider questions remain, but this open letter asks whether it’s fair to blame Corbyn for Copeland.
Article 50: A Catch 22 for Corbyn
The Labour leader has come under criticism for committing his party to voting for Article 50. Has he made the right decision, or is the answer far more complex than a simple yes/no?