Paul Nuttall Will You Resign?
Aaron Bastani on the forthcoming by-election in Stoke on Trent Central and John Harris dreaming of a UKIP win. Why John, why?
Tag: UKIP
Who is Paul Nuttall?
Aaron Bastani unpacks some of the policies of UKIP's new leader
Own the Media: 4 Reasons the UK Needs a new Media Funding Revolution
In order to fulfill its potential, branch into original reporting, and combat the mainstream media hegemony, independent media needs one thing above all: funding.
Post-Industrial Towns: The Future of the British Left Post-Brexit
The likes of Nigel Farage and the Vote Leave campaign capitalised on the political abandonment felt in many post-industrial towns. It's time for the left - and Labour - to rebuild trust in these areas.
‘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?
Keep Corbyn: 5 Questions Answered for New Members of the Labour Party
Tens of thousands have joined Labour in recent weeks. Here Lewis Bassett offers an introduction for those rallying to #KeepCorbyn.
How Did We Get Here? The EU Referendum and the Crises of Union
Sunday Long Read: Britain now heads into a period of unprecedented turbulence. This was not supposed to happen. What does the result suggest about the state of UK democracy? And what strategic challenges does it present to the left?
Brexit: It’s happened
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss Britain's historic decision to vote to leave the European Union.
From Apathy to Outrage: Why Political Corruption Matters to the Left
Sunday Long Read: Corruption has been a long-standing feature of British democracy, and the rallying cry of populists throughout history. In light of the recent election expenses scandal, what does this mean for the left?
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.
Why the left should vote to leave the EU
Aaron Bastani gives his four reasons why the EU can't be relied upon for democracy, social justice and freedom.
Interview: Yanis Varoufakis
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Aaron Bastani, discussing everything from Nigel Farage to 'libertarian marxism' and the future of capitalism.
11 Quick Reflections on the Leaders’ Debate
Last night's seven-way leaders' debate brought in a third of TV viewers, and was the only time ahead of the general election that David Cameron and Ed Miliband will be in a studio together. The SNP's Nicola Sturgeon seems to have pulled out in front, with Farage also polling highly.
‘Monsters and white knights’: Ukip’s crusade against sexual violence is white supremacy by another name
Rotherham is still reeling from the council's exposed abuse cover-ups. Ukip continue to capitalise on the situation by tying sexual abuse to 'failed multiculturalism' - reiterating racist tropes and bolstering white supremacist leanings along the way.
UKIP Rise Continues, End of Op Mare Nostrum
Aaron Bastani on the continuing success of UKIP and the decision made by the UK gov't this week to defund a life-saving migrant rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea.
Elections – Do They Matter?
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss elections and electoralism. Do they matter for radical politics?
#ToryConf14, Housing, Britain’s Working Poor
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler are joined by Dawn Foster as they discuss this week's Tory party conference, pema-austerity and three-party coalitions after 2015.
Losing sight of the bigger picture: 5 Lessons from the Rise of Ukip
With the recent media focus on Ukip’s apparent ‘earthquake’, complete with questions over an in-out EU referendum and loads of pictures of Nigel Farage drinking in pubs, it’s easy to lose sight of the role Ukip and the ‘Europe question’ are playing within the global political economy.