Labour can’t afford complacency about the ethnic minority vote
The continuing tragedy of the Middle East will continue to sap support for Starmer unless and until his policies become braver and more decisive.
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‘Barbieland’ and the rise of the far-right in Europe
To maintain the democratic values that the EU was built on, leaders like Starmer must reject the normalisation of xenophobia and work towards a more inclusive and unified society.
The Tories: Why did they lose, and can they recover?
Just as Labour’s victory was fuelled by Conservative chaos, the Tories’ chances of a comeback will hinge on whether Labour can deliver on its promises.
The tentacles of the Atlas Network: Progressive politicians beware…
As the Atlas Network and its affiliates pose a clear threat to meaningful climate action, Starmer should be wary of any association with them or their ideological allies.
Is the media now the real opposition?
The Conservatives’ ability to hold Labour accountable has disappeared down the same rabbit hole as the Party itself. As the Tories struggle with their own identity crisis, the press has stepped up to fill the gap.
Could Nigel Farage become PM?
If Labour wants to hold onto power, it must deliver on its promises. Otherwise, a Farage-led Britain might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.
Lettuce recall: Liz Truss’s most shameless moments since leaving office
Liz Truss appears determined not only to rewrite her own story but also to export her brand of chaotic governance across the Atlantic. Whether Republicans will embrace or dismiss her advice, it is another strange episode in Truss’s post-Downing Street career.
RMT’s Eddie Dempsey makes powerful speech on beating the far right at anti-racism march
Thousands of counter-protesters united in London against a large Tommy Robinson rally
Democracy in danger: Britain’s crackdown on climate dissent
Whether you agree with their actions or not, the sentencing of the Just Stop Oil protesters signals an increasingly authoritarian approach to dissent that prioritises public order over the right to advocate for critical issues such as climate change.
Ofcom: Who watches the watchdog?
At best, the media watchdog appears weak, failing to uphold impartiality by not cracking down on broadcasters like GB News. At worst, Ofcom could be seen as a political organisation, a “biased referee,” as former BBC reporter Robin Aitken described it.