jenna-norman

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Jenna Norman

Jenna Norman is a London-based writer and campaigner.

The Royle Family at 25

25 years after it first aired, the Royle Family is a landmark of popular working-class culture on screen — the inventive masterpiece of its brilliant but troubled creator, Caroline Aherne. 

In Britain, Everything Is Crumbling

The government’s lack of interest in stopping schools from collapsing is about more than just education — it is a complete abandonment of political will, writes NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede.

US Nukes Out of Britain

At a time of escalating international tension, the government’s secret agreement to host American nuclear weapons on British soil is reckless and undemocratic — it must be stopped.

Austerity Is Labour’s Choice

It’s simple: Starmer in 10 Downing Street can end child hunger, fix public services and give workers a pay rise. Ruling out these ambitions by refusing to tax wealth is a conscious political choice.

Labour’s Most Damaging U-turn

Labour’s commitment to reverse the decline of unions is the only way for Britain to end job insecurity and in-work poverty — if this was ditched, it would only show that Starmer is comfortable with bosses reliant on massive exploitation to turn a profit.

How Junior Doctors Will Win in Scotland

After securing a 17.4% pay rise and agreements on pay restoration, Scotland’s junior doctors have called off strikes. Why isn’t this happening nationally? Because the Tories are blocking the deal the NHS needs.

How Britain Crushed Democracy in Iran

70 years ago today, Mohammed Mossadegh was overthrown for wanting Iran’s oil to be in the hands of its people. The coup was organised by BP, the CIA, and the British state – which still refuses to discuss its role to this day.

The Radical Politics of Star Trek

Star Trek envisioned a world beyond capitalism, racism and oppression where technology is harnessed to end all forms of exploitation and injustice – its lessons remain as relevant as ever.

How Luton Town Fans Saved Their Football Club

A 9-year climb from non-league to top-flight football is just one part of the Luton story. After the club was almost destroyed by previous owners, fans took back control – and provided an alternative to the corporate domination of football.

Inside the Beeb

I’ve seen first-hand how the BBC uses notions of ‘neutrality’ to shape a news landscape that bolsters the establishment and sidelines dissenting views, writes an anonymous journalist.