Momentum

Surf

Looking back with the surf crew who inspired a generation

Gathering momentum — In 1992, Taylor Steele made waves with Momentum – a 35-minute film about young surfers in Hawaii. Now, two decades later, a new doc is exposing the whole story.

Written by: Jon Coen

Activism

‘A threat to democracy? Momentum is exactly the opposite’

A new politics — Momentum has bold plans: to democratise Labour and build 21st century socialism. As a new national co-ordinator takes the reigns, two of its founders – Adam Klug and Emma Rees – reflect on what the future holds for the Labour supporting activist organisation as they step down from their positions.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Opinion

Why The World Transformed is the future of British politics

From Where I Stand — The four day festival of politics, art, music and culture held in Brighton to coincide with Labour Conference is radically redefining how we do party politics. And it's about time too.

Written by: Nathan Akehurst

Opinion

The Tories tried to launch a right-wing Momentum and it's just embarrassing

From Where I Stand — Activate? More like absolute_state.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Reportage

How a network of hackers became a secret weapon for Labour and the left

Gathering momentum — This weekend, grassroots campaign group Momentum held its first hackathon in East London, kicking off a digital revolution that could change British politics for good.

Written by: Michael Segalov

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