Tag: eu

Another Europe is Unlikely: Why Socialist Transformation Won’t Happen Within the EU
Although another Europe isn’t impossible, it won’t come about until the financialised project that is the EU has collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions. Until then, a socialist government trying to deliver a radical agenda from within the EU will be doomed to fail, argues Grace Blakeley.
The Left Must Put Rupture on the Table | Aaron Meets Costas Lapavitsas

Costas Lapavitsas’ new book ‘The Left Case Against the EU’ rails against the EU as a neoliberal citadel, fundamentally unstable and impervious to reform. Aaron met Costas to discuss his new book, his experiences as part of the Greek Syriza government and how the Left should approach the question of Europe.
The Art of No-Deal With Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani

As May threatens Remainers with a No-Deal brexit and Leavers with a General Election, Ash, Aaron and Michael discuss if, when, and how Britain will ultimately leave the EU.

Financial Globalisation Has Been a Disaster. Brexit Gives Us a Chance to Resist It
Sunday Long Read: Any attempt to build a socialist government in the UK requires opposing global financial capital. Brexit gives us an opportunity to do just this, argues Grace Blakeley.
Attacks on Corbyn and Labour Make a Hard Brexit More Likely
Two years after the EU referendum, the reflex of remain campaigners to blame Jeremy Corbyn for the leave vote endures because it’s easier than building a movement around a set of coherent demands. The irony is that this is making a soft Brexit less likely, argues Aaron Bastani.
To Brexit and Beyond
Brexit day looms ever closer, and we still don't know what we're getting. The Tories seem to be cracking under their own contradictions, but what hope is there in Brexit? Joining James Butler to discuss Brexit, Europe and beyond are: Aaron Bastani, Marina Prentoulis, and Samuele Mazzolini. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience.
5 Reasons the Left Should Support Leaving the Single Market
After Corbyn’s recent Brexit speech received unlikely praise from business leaders for backing a modified customs union with the EU post-Brexit, it was later confirmed this would take place outside the single market. Here are five reasons the UK left should support leaving the EU’s internal trading bloc.
The Italian Election Shows the Left’s Most Difficult Task Is Winning the Argument on Migration
Gone are the days when the European left can hope to gain from forming alliances around the political centre, but quelling the rise of authoritarian populism means winning the argument on migration, argues Paul Mason.
ATB: Ben Bradley’s Political Eulogy
Max Shanly and Matt Zarb-Cousin get together for an intimate fireside chat about Conservative smears, Brexit and the resignation of Comrade McNicol. Enjoy and be well!
“Everything Has Gone Quiet”: Speaking to Ex-Miners 40 Years After the Pit Closures
It's been 40 years since Thatcher shut down the coal industry, plunging many mining communities such as South Wales into decades of economic devastation. In their own words, what are the long term impacts of this on local life, and what is the way forward?
5 Reasons Macron and Merkel Aren’t Going to Save Europe
Despite what the liberal press are saying, the EU is not marching towards a new era of prosperity thanks to Macron and Merkel. Here are five reasons why not.
Why ‘Socialist’ Arguments Against Free Movement Don’t Add Up
What actual effect does tightening immigration controls have on the labour market?
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Good Refugees vs Bad Migrants
In international law and political discourse, 'migrant' is distinguished from 'refugee'. The latter is legally entitled to our aid, whereas the former can freely be treated with suspicion and contempt. But this binary obscures the conditions that gave rise to the so-called refugee crisis.
The Race: Is Jeremy Corbyn Electable?
Aaron Bastani and Sophie Nazemi take a look at this weeks big stories and Michael Walker hosts Zoe Williams and James Meadway as they debate the viability of the Corbyn project.
EU Citizen? Check Your Immigration Status

The UK's vote to leave the EU has left many EU migrants unsure of their rights and status both before and after Britain makes its exit. Here's a useful guide.

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?
#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.
5 Things That Won’t Happen If Britain Leaves the EU
The EU referendum has been characterised by misinformation and opportunism. What would Brexit really mean for the 'refugee crisis', the UK economy and the future of the EU?