Dizzy with Defeat
The newly published notebooks of the Russian-Belgian revolutionary Victor Serge record the bitter defeats of the twentieth century, but contain within them a boundless curiosity about the world and a stubborn hope for the future.
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Ellie Whittaker
Ellie Woolstencroft is an activist with Labour for a Green New Deal.
Mark Fisher Beyond the Cliché
A new book aims to look beyond ‘Capitalist Realism’ and ‘Exiting the Vampire Castle’ to explore the full range of Mark Fisher’s cultural and political writings.
Thank You Jeremy, John and Diane
Labour’s recently departed leadership team of Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell and Diane Abbott stood firmly for socialism against incredible pressures — and history will vindicate them.
We Don’t Need the Blitz Spirit, We Need the Popular Front
If the Left is to draw any comparisons between the current crisis and the Second World War, it should look to the broad left-wing movement that built a consensus for the welfare state.
As I Please: Labour Must Articulate the Alternative
The case for a new social contract is growing by the day – but it will only happen on progressive terms if Labour makes the case.
We Can’t Allow Air Pollution to Go Back to ‘Normal’
Poor air quality disproportionately impacts lower income communities, and coronavirus has shown that the resulting illnesses can be fatal – after it’s over, we need to ensure everyone has a right to clean air.
The Dark Heart of the Labour Party
In the wake of revelations in the leaked Labour Party report, former NEC member Liz Davies recalls her battles against the party right-wing under Blair—and says little has changed
How Public Funds Are Being Used to Attack Teachers’ Unions
Right-wing lobby group the New Schools Network receives 83% of its funding from the public despite being an ‘independent charity’ – and now it is devoting its resources to attacking teachers’ unions.
Bit of a Stretch
Film-maker Chris Atkins was locked up in Wandsworth after being convicted of tax fraud. His account of five years inside reveals a dysfunctional system in dire need of reform.
Why Schools Should Not Reopen Tomorrow
In addition to public health risks, the government’s insistence on reopening schools tomorrow will plunge children and teachers into a surreal environment where proper care and learning are almost impossible.
Capitalism Is Looting on a Grand Scale
Right-wing commentators are indignant about looting during the protests in Minneapolis – but the system they support loots working-class communities every single day.
After Coronavirus, it’s Time to Reduce the Working Week
Previous crises have led to wholesale changes in the world of work, and coronavirus can be no different – this is the moment to fight for reduced working hours with no loss in pay.
Speaking Out
Pluto’s ‘Outspoken’ series of polemical books starts out with short, sharp texts on class and feminism – and aims to help an emergent generation of radicals find their way beyond the limits of mainstream politics.
It’s Time for International Solidarity with Minneapolis
Socialists in Britain should support those protesting the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis – and campaign against the racism the plagues our own police forces, argues Claudia Webbe.
Europe’s Sticking Plaster
The European Union’s coronavirus recovery fund has been hailed as a ‘Hamilton moment’ – but in reality it falls far short of the intervention needed to prevent the continent’s core and periphery splitting apart.
The Two Worlds of the Coronavirus Pandemic
This crisis has exposed Thatcher’s myth that there is ‘no such thing as society.’ In reality, the rich simply live as if they were responsible to no one – while others make their lives possible, argues Zarah Sultana.