Reform’s first year running councils: ‘The atmosphere in the chamber has changed’
Reform’s first year running councils seems to have been defined by a focus on ‘culture war’ issues
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Sally Hunt: We are bound to strike when heads get pay rises and staff get zilch
Lecturers are balloting for strike action after years of plummeting pay. General secretary, Sally Hunt, urges university and college bosses to do the right thing and accept the demands.
There’s a reason Northern Ireland has been without a government for nearly a year: Brexit
This stalemate started with Brexit and will end in Brussels, says Queen’s University Belfast’s Dr Peter McLoughlin.
Interview with Captain SKA: John McDonnell was right – we need a new movement for political music
As the far right rear their ugly head again, the band that called Theresa May a ‘LiarLiar’ tell LFF it’s time for left-wing music to get organised.
Greens launch investigation after former deputy leader candidate’s father convicted for child rape
Equalities spokesperson and deputy candidate appointed father as election agent after he had been charged with multiple offences.
We need to start taking social mobility seriously – the alternative is too grim to face
Despite the government’s many promises, not much has been done to tackle the social inequality spreading in Britain. Justin Madders MP writes.
Natalie Bennett: The Universal Basic Income needs to be trialled across Britain ASAP
Scotland is now running trials on implementing a universal basic income. And the initiative should be rolled across Britain, Natalie Bennett writes.
This political analyst just examined 11 Brexit polls and the results are fascinating
John Curtice has looked at surveys on the popularity of a second referendum. And while wording matters, support is definitely growing for a People’s Vote.
Over 47,000 Brits have signed a call for permanent European citizenship
European citizens enjoy a series of rights – including freedom of movement – but should Brits continue enjoying them after Brexit?
“We have a duty to champion democracy”: The left-wing case for stopping Brexit
Ahead of conference season, Wajid Khan MEP argues the Labour Party must now agree to back a People’s Vote, or let the Tories wreak havoc.
Austerity is still crushing Britain – and this community is speaking up
Last week, people hit by benefit cuts staged a dramatic demonstration on a train to highlight the impact of austerity. They have one aim: to raise hope.