Swinson’s choice: better a no deal Brexit than Corbyn
For the Liberal Democrats, a no deal Brexit seems preferable to a left wing Labour government under Corbyn, argues Alex Snowdon
- Written by Alex Snowdon
- Category: Analysis
Defending the Indefensible: the British Army in Northern Ireland, 1969
In deploying troops to Derry, Downing Street was propping up the Unionist government to shield itself from blame, argues Chris Bambery
- Written by Chris Bambery
- Category: History
Rise Like Lions: the politics of Shelley's Mask of Anarchy
200 years after it was penned, Jacqueline Mulhallen explores the politics of Shelley's great poem
- Written by Jacqueline Mulhallen
- Category: History
The Battle of the Bogside
Marking its 50th anniversary, Vincent Doherty looks at one of the most significant episodes in modern Irish history
- Written by Vincent Doherty
- Category: History
The women of Peterloo
We can learn from the inspirational struggle of working-class women against a violent and corrupt Tory government 200 years ago in our fight against the Tories today, argues Katherine Connelly
- Written by Katherine Connelly
- Category: History
Johnson out, Corbyn in: we need a general election – weekly briefing
No summer recess for our side as vitalising extra-parliamentary pressure becomes a priority, argues Alex Snowdon
- Written by Alex Snowdon
- Category: Opinion
How far will he go? Trump and the limits of populism - book review
Chris Nineham assesses the varied interpretations of Trump in this year’s Socialist Register, pointing out the opportunities for the left
- Written by Chris Nineham
- Category: Book Reviews
The refugee crisis: the situation worsens in Greece
Attacks on refugees in Greece are indicative of the situation throughout Fortress Europe, argues Eleftheria Kousta
- Written by Eleftheria Kousta
- Category: Opinion
India's annexation of Kashmir sets a path for war
The Indian government revoking Article 370 is an outright transgression of the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination, writes Sweta Choudhury
- Written by Sweta Choudhury
- Category: Analysis
Keeping Faith - review
The stereotype-busting lead character of BBC One's Keeping Faith is what makes the drama so compelling, writes Sofie Mason
- Written by Sofie Mason
- Category: Opinion
Britain's Trump: why we must bring down Boris Johnson's alt-right government
Boris Johnson is 'turbo-charging' racism and inequality in Britain with his alt-right cabinet committed to austerity, argues Sean Ledwith
- Written by Sean Ledwith
- Category: Analysis
Johnson can be beaten, but not if we abandon Corbyn – weekly briefing
It’s eyes-on-the-prize time for our side as ruling class instability reaches new heights, argues Alex Snowdon
- Written by Alex Snowdon
- Category: Opinion