What are the Democrats doing?
After years of false starts and disappointments, a new path is opening up for the Democrats – but one they might not be able to take
From Foreign Policy to Football: Starmer gained nothing from Maccabi intervention
After years of criticism over its stance on Israel, Labour’s decision to oppose Birmingham’s ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans has ignited a political firestorm
The US Government Shutdown
Stalemate as neither the Republicans and the Democrats have reached an agreement on budget spending – leading to a government shutdown
Labelling Reform as ‘fascist’ is doing more harm than good
Labelling Reform UK and Farage as fascists is alienating key voters and trivialising fascism’s real meaning
Is Reform’s honeymoon period over?
After a year and a half of political ascendency, Reform are showing signs of stumbling.
Four Reform UK Councillors Suspended After Video Row
Reform UK has announced the suspension of four of its Kent councillors following the leaking of a video, which showed the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing at colleagues
In with the new: Has the World Transformed epitomised the change in Britains Left?
With the rapid rise and fall of Your Party, the rebranding of the Greens as Britain’s leading socialists, and the shockwaves in Europe echoing across our island, is the British left taking a step forward?
France’s Political Future Uncertain Despite PM’s Re-Appointment
In the latest development in France’s ongoing political crisis, Sébastien Lecornu was re-appointed Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron, just four days after resigning from the role
BBC Radio Manchester launches new podcast remembering the life of Sri Lankan refugee and activist Viraj Mendis
Nearly 40 years after Viraj Mendis sought sanctuary in Hulme’s Church of the Ascension, his story was retold in the very place where it began. The launch of the BBC’s new podcast saw an evening of deep reflection on his extraordinary act of resistance, and the continuing struggle for justice faced by asylum seekers today.
Conservative Party Conference returns to Manchester
Can the Conservative Party’s fortunes be turned around or are they set for prolonged irrelevance?
Despite Brexit, British politics is looking distinctly European
British politics is in a period of flux – the rise of Reform, a fractured political landscape and the rise of influential local politicians. But is the UK looking more like a European democracy, and why?
Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?
As Western states recognise Palestine and both Western and Arab increase their criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, will it amount to much?
Katy Perry and the uproar on the female-only space launch
What is the controversy surrounding Katy Perry and the female-only space launch. How do we move forward?
Gary Stevenson: The UK’s new celebrity economist
“Tax wealth not work,” says Gary Stevenson, a man who has made millions betting on economic collapse. With a bestselling book and 1.3 million YouTube subscribers, it seems the public are listening
Budapest pride banned before its 30th anniversary
Hungary’s government has banned the Budapest Pride march, intensifying tensions with the EU over human rights and freedom of expression
Labour fiercely divided on “shake up” of welfare system
Opposition to plans to cut £5 billion from welfare spending has resulted in the resignations of Labour politicians
Youth resistance meets Farage in Doncaster
Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, was met with organised protest at a rally in Doncaster
The Ukraine war is making Starmer too soft on Trump
Starmer is on a tricky tightrope, desperately trying to hold together the UK/US special relationship in light of the growing complexities of the war in Ukraine
Runcorn by-election: warning bells ring for Labour
By-election win for Reform places more pressure on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party