Theo McInnes
Stop calling Jeremy Corbyn an IRA terrorist sympathiser, it's simply not true
From Where I Stand — Both Jeremy Corbyn’s opponents in politics and the media have long been desperate to use the Labour leader’s nuanced stance on the conflict in Ireland to paint him as an extremist with contempt for the British state. But Corbyn’s compassionate approach to negotiating peace and understanding has been consistent for decades, and was ultimately proved correct, argues James Butler.
Written by: James Butler
Activists from Sisters Uncut have occupied a London women's prison
Reclaiming space — A prison in North London has been occupied by feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut, determined to put domestic violence services at the heart of this general election.
Written by: Michael Segalov
It's not pleasant but Jeremy Corbyn is right: British foreign policy has fuelled terror
From Where I Stand — In a speech today Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn raised important questions about connections British foreign policy and terror at home. It would be easier to stick our fingers in our ears and sing God Save The Queen like those who are criticising him, but this is what true leadership looks like.
Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan
Labour just promised to scrap tuition fees
Register to vote, now! — Labour have just pledged to scrap all tuition fees from 2018, even if you're starting university this September or you're already studying for a degree.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Could immigration detention centres in Britain finally be shut down for good?
Brick by brick, wall by wall — Up to a thousand protestors descended on Yarl's Wood Detention Centre on Saturday to demand the closure of prisons that lock up asylum seekers indefinitely. The calls are growing louder, could their demands soon become a reality?
Written by: Michael Segalov
If Labour loses this election, MPs still criticising Corbyn must take a share of the blame
From Where I Stand — Jeremy Corbyn critics in Westminster have long said he is unelectable. But now, as a general election gets underway, it's finally clear that its his politics that some Labour MPs want to fight against. It's a kamikaze mission that cannot end well.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Jeremy Corbyn has a message for those saying Labour can't win this election
'I don't play by the rules' — At 10:30am this morning in a hall in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament, Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party launched their 2017 general election campaign. The message? Jeremy doesn't play by the rules.
Written by: Michael Segalov
What the aftermath of a general election being called looks like
Here we go.... — At 11am this morning Theresa May called a general election for 8 June 2017. For politicians, pundits and the general public the shitshow has begun.
Written by: Michael Segalov
LGBT Londoners stand with tortured gay men in Chechnya
'Hands off the gays' — Queer people and their allies descended on the Russian embassy in London last night after it was reported that gay men in Chechnya are being rounded up and killed.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Neo-Nazis and racists tried to march through London this weekend
The racists return — A small number of racist thugs took to the streets of London this weekend in an attempt to spread fear and hatred in the capital. As per usual, anti-fascist protestors showed up in bigger numbers to try and shut it down.
Written by: Michael Segalov