Opinion
The government has declared war on workers
The full might of the state is being used to discipline and cheapen labour
Promised post-Brexit trade deals remain a fantasy
'All in all, the fantasy of countries queuing up to sign trade agreements with ‘Global Britain’ and filling the gap left by Brexit remains just that - a fantasy.'
Book Review: This Is Only the Beginning: The Making of a New Left, From Anti-Austerity to the Fall of Corbyn by Michael Chessum
'The left will face its chance again, but not soon, and until then we have not yet built up the institutions or the common strategies which would entitle us to govern.'
A group of neo-liberal elites have captured the British state
Taming the elites is a necessary condition for transformation of the British economy, but no political party is willing to shackle the power of the elites.
How do we restore public trust in policing?
'Above all, consulting with and reporting to the community you police, through democratically elected representatives and representative community consultative groups, is key to restoring trust and confidence.'
The world’s biodiversity crisis is just as acute as the climate crisis
Unlike the Paris accord set for climate emissions in 2015 the new Global Biodiversity Framework does not set country specific targets