Ben Smoke
Inside the fight against the Tories’s anti-strike bill
Democracy under attack — Activists and campaigners are fighting back against new laws that would seriously undermine the ability to take industrial action, calling it an attack on fundamental workers' rights.
Written by: Ben Smoke
The Tories are mounting fresh attacks on trans rights
Reform the GRA — After blocking the Scottish government’s gender recognition reform bill, Westminster is now devising further changes to the law to make it harder for trans people to self-identify.
Written by: Liam Konemann
Saving people at sea should never be a crime
Drop the chargers — A group of aid workers face imprisonment for helping to save people fleeing their homes at sea. If they are charged, it will have a chilling effect on humanitarian efforts, writes Ben Smoke.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Protestors gather to oppose brutal cuts to arts funding
The demonstration took place this week over plans to slash £50m from arts bodies in London.
Written by: Ben Smoke
’For transgender people, existing is a protest’
We sat down with trans comic Jordan Gray to discuss the power of portraying complex characters, giving humanity the benefit of the doubt and getting naked on live TV.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Change is brewing: Jeremy Corbyn joins Baristas' campaign to unionise
This afternoon, employees of the hospitality chain to call for to call for better pay and working conditions.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Why I’m celebrating 10 years since trying to take my own life
Finding hope — On the tenth anniversary of attempting to take his own life, writer Ben Smoke reflects on what he’s learned – and the road ahead.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin on her London studio
We catch up with the singer in her London studio to connect the dots between music, painting and her relationship with the city.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How Rina Sawayama’s show came to life
With the singer’s tour in full swing, we sat down the musical production company who made the electrifying show possible.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.
Written by: Ben Smoke