Britain’s oldest plutocracy won’t reform itself – and Burnham probably won’t either
A new report says Britain’s crisis runs deeper than any mainstream politician admits. Andy Walker spoke to its co-author Neil McInroy about what real change would... Read more.
New index reveals staggering regional inequality in UK and calls for a political revolution to solve it
A new index showing staggering regional inequality launches in Newcastle today and it reveals a UK that is woefully underprepared for the emerging challenges of... Read more.
The beginning of the end of the American Empire
The war on Iran has not only ended in a humiliating defeat for the United States but resulted in a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the Middle East and... Read more.
We’ve made a great start – now help The Left Lane do even better!
Just three weeks ago we launched The Left Lane because we believe that independent, community-driven political journalism matters more than ever. Andy Walker reviews... Read more.
Elections 2026: A disaster for failing Labour and the dangerous rise of Reform
With the majority of results still to declare, there are still some clear signs from the local elections that took place across the country yesterday, says Andy... Read more.
Elections to deliver food for thought and maybe a new prime minister
We take a look ahead to the local and national elections taking place on 7 May and what the results might mean for the left and the UK as a whole.... Read more.
Volunteer-run socialist media collective launches on May Day with 1,000-strong community
Launched on May Day, The Left Lane is bringing together writers, journalists and commentators to provide daily news, analysis and opinion on UK politics and international... Read more.
New study shows Britain going backwards on healthy life expectancy
The UK’s health is declining and falling behind most other comparable nations according to a new study from the Health Foundation think tank.... Read more.
Your Party – a political tragedy that could have been avoided
As Your Party threatens to fall apart in acrimony over the latest leadership proposals on dual membership, is there any hope left for an organisation that started... Read more.
Together demo – a massive turnout, but what comes next?
While demonstrations by themselves are rarely decisive in bringing about change, they can offer a glimpse of what is possible when people organise together against... Read more.
