Opinion
The great myth of the British working class
A flat cap fallacy — Treating the working class as homogenous, white, and uniquely motivated by very specific political ideologies is damaging, writes Dawn Foster.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Election 2019
Opinion
General Election 2019: we want you to vote Labour
The Huck view — Politics isn’t a game. With all the fanfare surrounding election day, it’s easy to forget what’s at stake.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Activism
Ali Milani: the young muslim immigrant taking on the PM
Knock Knock: An Election Special — Will this be the first time that a serving Prime Minister loses his seat? Uxbridge’s Labour candidate Ali Milani is running against Boris Johnson, in an effort to make that happen.
Written by: Josh Schot
Opinion
How austerity targeted... homeless people
Cut out: a decade of destruction — In the final instalment of Cut Out, writer and activist Tom Balderstone recalls how Tory cuts led to an unprecedented rise in homelessness.
Written by: Tom Balderstone
Opinion
How the UK media became a mouthpiece for the Tories
Impartiality anyone? No? — Our biggest and best-known media commentators are intent on delivering an election result that preserves their power – keeping it in the hands of the few, not the many.
Written by: Des Freedman
Activism
Nadia Whittome: Labour’s bright young hope for Britain
Knock Knock: An Election Special — At just 23 years old, Nadia Whittome – the Labour candidate for Nottingham East – stands at the brink of a life-changing election for herself and her country. In this Huck election special, we join her on the campaign trail to find out how she got here, and what she hopes to achieve next.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Opinion
Coats out, votes out: how to survive the final push
Six days to save the country — With just days left to change the country, writer Dawn Foster shares her tips on making a difference (and looking good while doing it).
Written by: Dawn Foster
Opinion
Choose life and vote for our planet on December 12
In partnership with Patagonia — We have 10 years to stop the climate crisis, which means that the stakes are higher than ever.
Written by: Alex Beasley
Opinion
For women, this election could be a matter of life or death
‘This can’t go on’ — The next government urgently needs to commit to funding domestic abuse services, writes Adina Claire of Women’s Aid.
Written by: Adina Claire
Opinion
We need to talk about anti-gypsy racism
Forgotten victims — For centuries, Romani people have faced violent oppression – so when will we start talking about the racism they face?
Written by: Ben Smoke
Opinion
How austerity targeted... rural towns & communities
Cut out: a decade of destruction — Layoffs, isolation and loss of funding: in the latest instalment of Cut Out, writer Emma Garland explores how Tory cuts have destroyed our towns and villages.
Written by: Emma Garland