In Search of Victor Grayson
A new book explores the legend surrounding the disappearance of one-time socialist MP Victor Grayson – and offers a stark lesson in the political trajectories of those who leave the Left.
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Jenna Norman
Jenna Norman is a London-based writer and campaigner.
The NHS Is Failing Because it’s Not Public Enough
Right-wingers use today’s NHS shortcomings to argue that a public health system doesn’t work – but its failings stem from decades of pro-market reforms.
How Sam Fender Became the Voice of the North
Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’ gives passionate expression to the experience of young, left-wing northern England – combining rousing rock with lyrics decrying the dark impact of austerity.
Abolish Tuition Fees, Write Off Student Debt
Reported plans to reduce tuition fees by £750 aren’t a real solution to the crisis facing students – if the government wants to make a difference, it should abolish fees entirely and write off student debt.
Banning Hamas Is the Latest Attack on Palestine Solidarity
The government’s classification of Hamas as a terrorist organisation isn’t about keeping anyone safe – it’s the latest cynical attempt to criminalise solidarity with Palestinians.
Malnourishing Britain
Malnutrition cases have doubled since the start of Tory Party rule. That isn’t an accident – it’s the predictable consequence of policies designed to make people poorer.
Government Policy Is Feeding Campus Islamophobia
The government’s security apparatus is subjecting Muslim students to relentless suspicion and fuelling hate – turning universities from places of learning into sites of surveillance.
How the Tories Profit from the Climate Crisis
From subsidies to second jobs, the interests of fossil fuel companies are intimately wrapped up with those of the British state and its representatives. We can’t fight the climate crisis until that changes.
The Goldstrike Is a Fight for the University’s Soul
Goldsmiths management is pushing a brutal corporate ‘recovery plan’ that will see dozens of staff members laid off – but the workers are committed to fighting back against the decimation of higher education.
Turning the Suburbs Socialist
The suburbs of England are seen by many as a symbol of Tory strength, but a new book argues that beneath the surface lies a potential for change that socialists can bring to life.
There’s Still an NHS Left to Save
The passage of the Health and Care Bill further erodes the principles on which the NHS was built – but the fight for its future isn’t lost, and there’s still time to save our public health system.
60. The Fight for Debt Justice: An Interview with Heidi Chow
On this week’s A World to Win, Adele Walton speaks with Heidi Chow about debt, its role in the reproduction of global inequality, and the legacy of Thomas Sankara.
Remembering Anwar Ditta
In the late 1970s, the late Anwar Ditta fought against the Home Office for the right to reunify her family and won – her victory still inspires those fighting the Hostile Environment today.
Fighting the Bidding Wars
For most people, reports of tenant bidding wars for rental properties are proof of a broken housing system. For landlords, they’re proof of that system working exactly as intended.
The Imperial Legacy of Climate Change
Western countries aren’t just huge polluters, they also built their economies through destructive colonial practices – any strategy to tackle climate change has to deal with that legacy.
The Fight for Chile’s Future
Yesterday’s first round election in Chile has left the country with a stark choice – a far-right candidate who admires the legacy of Pinochet or a left-wing reformer pledging to tackle social inequality.
How a Labour Government Helped to Crush Iran’s Workers’ Movement
As the Second World War came to a close, the rise of Iran’s workers’ movement posed a growing threat to British capital – so a Labour government set about crushing it for a generation.
The Six-Month Revolution of ‘7 Days’
50 years ago this autumn, a socialist weekly newspaper called ‘7 Days’ appeared on British newsstands. It lasted less than a year – but its brief revolutionary spark still holds lessons for the Left today.
Grenfell Justice on Stage
Next year will mark the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, which led to the deaths of 72 people. A new play explores the aftermath of the tragedy – and the impunity of those responsible.
Portugal’s Home Working Laws Are a Model for the Post-Pandemic World
In Portugal, new legislation is offering workers additional rights in the ‘work from home’ world – banning out-of-hours contact, outlawing surveillance and forcing employers to pick up the tab for expenses.