Opinion
I worked in the government for years – now I’m an anarchist
‘The system isn’t working’ — After a long and successful career as a British diplomat, Carne Ross suffered a crisis of faith. Here, he discusses the dangers of our current political order.
Written by: Carne Ross
Labour pledged to scrap tuition fees and they will do. Ignore the Tory lies
From Where I Stand — The Tories are trying to smear Corbyn over Labour's pledge to scrap tuition fees, once again treating young voters with absolute contempt.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Everybody watches it, so why can't we have a grown up conversation about porn?
From Where I Stand — The UK government wants all adult sites to use age verification and Britain is once again hysterical. Everyone watches it, so let's have a nuanced debate, argues Abi Wilkinson.
Written by: Abi Wilkinson
Life expectancy is flatlining in Britain, the Tories are cutting years off our lives
From Where I Stand — Since the Conservatives came to power in 2010 life expectancy in Britain has near enough stopped increasing, after a century of constant growth.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Naomi Klein says Grenfell Tower is "lovelessness in public"
A tragedy of fake facades — Cult writer Naomi Klein has been debunking neoliberalism's gilded promise since the 1990s. Grenfell Tower, she says, is yet another tragic reminder that beyond the golden surface lies a rotten core.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
You're right to worry about a revolving door between the Tories and the BBC
From Where I Stand — Last night news broke that two senior BBC political journalists held meetings with the Tories about moving to work at Number 10. No wonder the Beeb is out of touch with the political reality of today.
Written by: Tom Mills
If Trump does make a sneak visit to Britain, he'll see we (still) don't want him
From Where I Stand — Even if Donald Trump only makes a sneak trip to the UK now his state visit has been cancelled, the British public will make it clear he's still not welcome.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Soon there might be justice for Hillsborough, but Scousers always knew the truth
From Where I Stand — The news that six people will be charged with offences relating to the Hillsborough disaster is welcome, but let's be clear - this comes 28 years too late.
Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan
Stop sneering at the Grenfell Tower 'conspiracy theories'
From Where I Stand — There's nothing funny about confusion after trauma. Victims and their loved ones have every right to distrust the state right now. The fact that you're mocking working class communities in mourning says it all.
Written by: Dawn Foster
I learned first-hand how harmful Tim Farron's views on gay people are
From Where I Stand — Tim Farron's resignation as Lib Dem leader sees him playing the victim, but the reality is Britain has rejected his outdated views that caused me and other young gay men so much pain.
Written by: Benny Hunter
