Tag: conservatives

The Public, Not the Tory Party, Must Decide Britain’s Next Prime Minister
It now seems certain Theresa May will resign as prime minister in the coming months, if not weeks. Aaron Bastani argues that if, amid such historic turbulence, her successor is chosen without the explicit consent of the country, it will discredit the very notion that Britain is a functioning democracy.
Here’s All the Times Brandon Lewis Failed to Address Tory Islamophobia
Despite his claims to the contrary, Conservative party chairman Brandon Lewis has - according to members of his own party - repeatedly failed to address complaints of Islamophobic abuse.
Labour Is Now Crafting a Vision for Twenty-First Century Socialism
Forget the Tories' dull explosion, the Independent Group, and internal party sabotage led by Tom Watson. This week saw something more important than all of the above - the foundations of how a Corbyn government would build twenty-first century socialism, argues Aaron Bastani.
She’s Lost Control, Again With Richard Seymour

Richard Seymour is in the house to discuss May’s Brexit catastrophe , Tom Watson’s ploy to kick out Corbyn and Corbynism after Brexit.
Chris Grayling: Chaos Entity

This is Chris Grayling’s world, and we’re all just living in it.
This Isn’t New Politics

What we are seeing isn’t the launch of a new politics, it’s the old one sailing off in a lifeboat. Floating towards an empty horizon, the Independent Group has no idea where it is going or what forces are pushing it. They will fail.

Why Are Young Conservatives so Weird?

With the launch of Turning Point UK and their lightning quick descent into Hitler apologia, it begs the question, why are all these young conservative groups so weird?
House of Commons Meltdown

60 days before Brexit day, MPs will vote on amendments to Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Ash and Grace will join us for instant reactions to the vote on Tuesday evening.
Can Labour Hold the Line? with Aaron Bastani

Michael and Aaron discuss whether Labour can resist pressure to back a People’s Vote, the meaning of party democracy, and whether the Tory right is ready to crumble.

Crunch Time: Night of the Living Deal

#TyskySour will be going live the moment the results of the commons vote on the brexit deal are announced. Aaron Bastani and James Butler will both be joining Michael Walker to give their instant analysis of what the results mean.
Brexit Chaos Shows Britain’s Institutions Are Broken. We Need New Ones
For all the talk of the 21st century presenting unique and unprecedented challenges, from automation to resource depletion, the ongoing Brexit shambles shows Britain lacks the institutions to not only deal with the future but the present too, argues Aaron Bastani.
The Conservatives: No Future

May’s premiership is on the brink. We convene for an emergency podcast to breakdown the results of her “no-confidence” vote, and assess whether the Tories can keep clinging to power.

The Bastani Factor: This Is Fine With James Butler

With May’s Brexit deal in tatters and the commons in chaos – Aaron is joined by James Butler to discuss how much longer can Theresa May cling onto government? Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?
Audit Boris, Nationalise the Trains

On this week’s TBF Aaron asks what is happening at South Western Railway, calls for a ‘Boris Audit’ and muses on the use of ‘International Men’s Day’.
Brexit Chaos: Last Days of Theresa May?
James Butler is joined by Aaron Bastani and Ash Sarkar to discuss the schisms in the government, the politics of the Brexit offer, what no deal would look like – and what opportunities, if any, the situation presents for the left.
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.
The Tories Are Facing Oblivion
Beyond the empty seats and the putrid speeches at Tory party conference this year, a broader story is unfolding. It has been decades in the making. The Conservative party is dying, argues Aaron Bastani.
Tory Conference, WTF?

With empty seats, and few big ideas. Michael, James and Aaron discuss what the Tories can salvage from Birmingham.