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The Left, “Englishness” and voting conservative
Speaking up for an English identity should form part of Labour’s new conservative narrative.
Ben Mitchell
Ben Mitchell is a writer and analyst with a passion for progressive politics, social justice, and holding power to account. He believes that strong journalism should challenge the status quo, amplify unheard voices, and drive meaningful change. When he’s not covering policy shifts or breaking down economic trends, Ben enjoys deep dives into unexpected cultural phenomena—whether it’s political activism, digital media trends, or the surprising economics of milf dating.
We’re all economists now, part one
Ben Mitchell presents the first part of his two-part primer in economics. Essential reading for all Left Foot Forwardistas.
Must the left give up on the EU?
Ben Mitchell argues that being a left-wing supporter of the European Union is getting harder and harder.
Anger with police sparked the riots
Ben Mitchell writes about how the role of the police in sparking, and then failing to deal with, the England riots is becoming clearer.
IDS jumped the gun: Gangs had nothing to do with the riots
Three months on, Ben Mitchell goes through what we now know about the reasons for the riots.
Occupy London needs to catalyse a new Left
Ben Mitchell argues that the Occupy protests can only succeed in London if they build a broader left and enter electoral politics.