Activism
Nationalising energy is a defining issue of our time
Green New Deal — Labour is wrong to abandon its commitment to public ownership of energy – especially at the height of a crisis.
Written by: Callum Bell
Labour's internal war over rule changes is merely a distraction
Daily dispatch — The second day of Labour Conference saw the passing of a radical Green New Deal motion, Starmer coming out against nationalisation and a big win for the leadership − but at what cost?
Written by: Ben Smoke
Inside the tensions brewing around the Labour conference
Daily dispatch — Controversial proposed rule changes for electing new leaders and attempts to block Labour for a Green New Deal have made for a fraught start to Labour’s annual Conference.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The UK’s callous government is leaving people homeless
Broken system — A new investigation reveals that people in dire financial straits are losing their homes in a matter of minutes because of a legal system that has failed to account for the catastrophic impact of the pandemic.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How bogus self-employment is harming workers
‘I can’t afford to quit‘ — The pandemic has exposed the extent of the UK’s bogus self-employment problem, an unscrupulous practice which epitomises the tyranny of work under capitalism.
Written by: Serena Smith
How the Moomins became an anti-fascist symbol
Unlikely comrades — More than just a cult cartoon series for children, the Moomins have long stood for social justice thanks to the progressive ideals of its queer creator.
Written by: Anna Samson
The puberty blocker ruling offers trans people hope
Sigh of relief — The overturning of the Bell v Tavistock ruling thanks to a trans-led appeal is a cause for celebration that gives hope of a pushback against entrenched English transphobia, writes Robin Craig.
Written by: Robin Craig
Harry Stanley: a tragic case of mistaken identity
Say Their Names — Harry Stanley was a beloved father, husband and friend. This is the story of his death at the hands of the Metropolitan Police, which wreaked havoc on his family and sparked a fight for justice against callous institutional powers.
Written by: Colin Gannon
Keir Starmer must not alienate Labour‘s climate activists
Green New Deal — Yesterday, it was announced that Labour Green New Deal would be blocked from the Party Conference, which begs the question: why is the Labour leadership alienating this vital campaign group as the planet burns?
Written by: Chris Saltmarsh
BBLs and penis enlargements: the rise of men’s surgery
Under the knife — Plastic surgery providers are targeting some of men’s biggest insecurities with hazardous procedures, often deploying social media advertising that lacks any meaningful oversight or regulation.
Written by: Chloé Meley
