Social Democrats Need the Left, Just Look at Europe
by Ell Folan
Again and again, social democrats across Europe have shifted to the right – and invariably, the outcome has been a devastating defeat, not a huge victory.
Whoever Wins the Green Leadership Race Must Seize the Moment
by Matthew Butcher
The upcoming Green leadership race looks set to be the most competitive yet. And with the party doing better in the polls than at any time since 2015, whoever wins has a unique opportunity ahead of them, writes Matthew Butcher.
As Labour Sleeps, the Greens Are Awakening
by Ell Folan
The Greens are doing better than they have in years, mostly thanks to those flocking from Starmer’s Labour. The party's local election showing in May could be a sign of things to come, writes Ell Folan.
Vaccine Passports Aren’t Just Unfair, They Don’t Work
by James Meadway
With vaccines only halving transmission, Boris Johnson risks incentivising superspreader events where variants flourish, argues James Meadway.
Generation Left Might Not Be That Left After All
by James Meadway
The left is wrong to take young people’s support for granted, writes James Meadway.
Has the Pandemic Shifted Britain Left?
by Ell Folan
As we emerge from the pandemic, even the FT is claiming the left has won the argument. Have we really?
What’s Actually Going on in Cuba?
by Helen Yaffe
The recent protests in Cuba have been framed by the international media as a sign of a regime in crisis. The social media war on the country, the impact of US sanctions and the mobilisation of thousands of Cubans in support of their government, however, are being deliberately downplayed, writes Helen Yaffe from Havana.
With Labour Barely Holding Batley and Spen, Is It Time for Starmer to Quit?
by Ell Folan
While Labour's Batley and Spen win is no doubt a reprieve for Keir Starmer, every result and every approval rating is telling us one thing: he is unelectable, writes Ell Folan.
Neoliberalism is Dead – and Something Even Worse is Taking Its Place
by James Meadway
The Tories may have ditched austerity, but that doesn’t mean we’ve anything to celebrate, writes James Meadway.
Arise Sir Dido, Britain’s Newest Culture Warlord
by Sandeep Sandhu
Would-be NHS chief Dido Harding's attack on foreign-born health service workers is a tactical and dangerous erasure of British history, ripped straight from the Tory culture war playbook, writes Sandeep Sandhu.
Leftists Are Panicking About Unite’s General Secretary Election. Should They Be?
by Ell Folan
After Howard Beckett’s withdrawal, two leftwingers remain in the race to succeed Len McCluskey. Stats for Lefties founder and Novara Media columnist Ell Folan looks at whether this really is the vote-splitting disaster some claim, or the sign of healthy union democracy.
The G7’s New Tax Deal Will Be What the Left Makes of It
by Andrew Fisher
The G7 tax deal is a small and important step forward – it establishes the principle of nations uniting together under popular pressure to oppose tax dodging. But the detail shows how weak it will be without further pressure, writes Andrew Fisher.
TERFs Don’t Speak for Women – But Don’t Take It From Me, Look at the Polls
by Ell Folan
Britain’s reputation as TERF Island isn’t wholly unfounded, writes Stats for Lefties founder Ell Folan. The good news, though, is that transphobes are firmly in the minority.
No, Big Oil Still Doesn’t Care About Saving the Planet
by Connor Woodman
The viability of the coal, oil and gas industries is a hot topic in elite capitalist circles. But despite appearances, shareholders aren't too worried about planetary collapse – just maximising their profits in the decades to come, writes Connor Woodman.
It’s the Housing Market, Stupid: How Property Became the Battle Line of British Politics
by Samuel Earle
How are millionaire property developers and retired homeowners finding common cause in the Conservatives? The answer isn’t shared cultural values, argues Samuel Earle – it’s a shared investment in the housing market.
Bitcoin’s Wild Fortnight Is a Reminder of Why Crypto Won’t Replace Conventional Currencies Any Time Soon
by James Meadway
Elon Musk might have changed his mind on bitcoin, but China hasn’t. It's a reminder, writes James Meadway, that whatever the whims of billionaires, cryptocurrencies remain at the mercy of central banks.
A Brief History of the Taser, the ‘Less-Lethal’ Police Weapon That Keeps Killing People
by Sandeep Sandhu
A police officer is finally standing trial for the death of footballer Dalian Atkinson, who died after being tased for six times longer than standard practice. The case has reignited debate around the police’s most controversial weapon and the company that produces it, writes Sandeep Sandhu.
Keir Starmer Is Dragging Down Labour in the Polls. Is It Time the Party Cut Him Loose?
by Ell Folan
Labour’s recent electoral decimation has been blamed on everything from Brexit divisions to a “vaccine bounce” and “long Corbyn”. The data paints a simpler picture, writes Stats for Lefties founder Ell Folan: the problem is the party leader.