Tag: UKIP

Farage’s Ukip Must Not Be Rehabilitated
Recent media coverage of the UK Independence Party has drawn stark comparisons between the party under Nigel Farage and so-called 'Ukip 2.0' under successor Gerard Batten. George Newth argues this discontinuity is being greatly exaggerated, and is only aiding Farage's self-reinvention as a moderate politician.
The Far Right Don’t Care About Sexual Violence – They’re Just Trying to Gain Political Power
Tommy Robinson’s appointment as Ukip’s ‘grooming gangs advisor’ is just the latest in the far right’s attempts to use our outrage at sexual violence in order to gain credibility and power. We mustn't let them get away with it, argues Dalia Gebrial.
Local Election Results

Michael Walker, Dawn Foster and Richard Seymour take a look at the local election results.

Why Farage Is Now a Remoaner

Why does Nigel Farage now want a second referendum? Could it be something to do with his friends in the City?
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?
Who is Paul Nuttall?
Aaron Bastani unpacks some of the policies of UKIP's new leader
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?
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?