Burnham sacks the Starmerites – but keeps their politics
Out go Reeves, Lammy and the rest of the Starmer old guard, but with Healey at the Treasury and Mahmood at the Home Office, the new PM’s top team suggests continuity,... Read more.
‘Gigflation’: How Ticketmaster and Live Nation are pricing fans out of live music
As gig ticket prices soar 212% since 2000, fans and grassroots venues say corporate giants are creaming off the profits while the live music scene that produces... Read more.
Durham’s Big Meeting: 200,000 set to march for solidarity as Gala marks 1926 centenary
Banners, brass bands and a century of struggle. This Saturday, Durham becomes the beating heart of the labour movement once again as the Miners’ Gala marks 100... Read more.
Take out the trash: Why Clacton should send Farage to the bin
As Farage tries to dodge scrutiny over his undeclared millions by playing the outsider, Clacton has the perfect chance to show him exactly where he belongs.... Read more.
Britain’s left needs more writers. Are you one of them?
We’re expanding our network of over 40 contributors and want to hear from trade unionists, campaigners, community organisers and writers of every experience level.... Read more.
Don’t let water nationalisation become the first casualty of Burnham’s government
The soon-to-be PM’s new chief of staff used to work for Thames Water’s advisers. If Andy Burnham wants to be trusted on public ownership, he needs to prove it... Read more.
One attack got a COBRA meeting. The other got buried
Two racist attacks at opposite ends of Britain. One triggered a terrorism charge, an emergency government meeting and days of front-page coverage. The other got... Read more.
What does Andy Burnham actually stand for?
As Burnham eyes Number Ten, his own book very much suggests a premiership built on constitutional tinkering, not redistribution, says Andy Walker.... Read more.
The Burnham hype train has a Labour Together problem
Andy Burnham trounced Reform in Makerfield and talked of change starting now. We’ve heard that one before. Before anyone gets carried away, there are inconvenient... Read more.
Trust in news collapses to record low – because mainstream media chooses propaganda over truth
A new Reuters Institute report reveals global trust in news has fallen to its lowest point in over a decade. It’s the direct result of mainstream outlets peddling... Read more.
