How the 2010 student protests radicalised me
A decade of fighting — 10 years on from the tuition fee vote, writer Ben Smoke reflects on the violence and chaos of a day that would shape the future politics of a generation.
Written by: Ben Smoke
A decade of fighting — 10 years on from the tuition fee vote, writer Ben Smoke reflects on the violence and chaos of a day that would shape the future politics of a generation.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Time to reflect — After a dramatic day which saw the release of a damning report into Labour’s handling of antisemitism and the suspension of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, writer Em Hilton calls for an end to utilising oppression for political gain
Written by: Em Hilton
Story of a movement — In his new book, Owen Jones recounts a turbulent period of British politics, in an attempt to salvage Corbyn's left-wing alternative, without Corbyn. He talks to Huck about a fraught writing process, and what went so devastatingly wrong for Labour in 2019.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Human rights at stake — Last week, three Labour MPs – Nadia Whittome, Beth Winter and Olivia Blake – all lost their roles after voting against a bill which restricts British soldier torture prosecutions. Zarah Sultana MP explains why she took a stand against the bill.
Written by: Zarah Sultana
End the war on drugs — As data reveals disproportionate cannabis cautions for Black people, a Labour campaign backed by 20 MPs is calling for comprehensive drug reform. Campaign co-founder Jeff Smith, MP for Manchester Withington, explains why.
Written by: Jeff Smith
#DontZapTheZip — Earlier this year, it was announced that free London travel for under-18s was set to be scrapped – but it won’t be going without a fight.
Written by: Moya Lothian-Mclean
The purge of the left — Keir Starmer’s decision to fire his Shadow Education Secretary highlights the moral pitfalls of approaching anti-racism as a public relations exercise.
Written by: Aron Keller
On division and democracy — As the country went into lockdown, we jumped on the phone with the new Shadow Justice Secretary to talk about his book, the coronavirus crisis, and the rising threat of the far-right.
Written by: Ben Smoke
A quest for truth — The Labour leadership candidate markets herself as a bold and refreshing outsider, when in fact she embodies the status quo.
Written by: Dawn Foster
‘Don’t stop fighting’ — Now the dust has settled on last month’s election result, writer Emily Reynolds talks to activists from the ’80s to find out the lessons we can learn.
Written by: Emily Reynolds