Theo McInnes

Five more years of Tory rule: what do we do now?
Activism

Five more years of Tory rule: what do we do now?

The aftermath — After last week’s devastating Conservative victory, we catch up with Labour activists and volunteers to hear how they’re keeping the fight alive.

Written by: Ben Smoke

How the UK media became a mouthpiece for the Tories
Opinion

How the UK media became a mouthpiece for the Tories

Impartiality anyone? No? — Our biggest and best-known media commentators are intent on delivering an election result that preserves their power – keeping it in the hands of the few, not the many.

Written by: Des Freedman

Coats out, votes out: how to survive the final push
Opinion

Coats out, votes out: how to survive the final push

Six days to save the country — With just days left to change the country, writer Dawn Foster shares her tips on making a difference (and looking good while doing it).

Written by: Dawn Foster

For women, this election could be a matter of life or death
Opinion

For women, this election could be a matter of life or death

‘This can’t go on’ — The next government urgently needs to commit to funding domestic abuse services, writes Adina Claire of Women’s Aid.

Written by: Adina Claire

Force of nature: the battle to save London’s green spaces
Reportage

Force of nature: the battle to save London’s green spaces

The disappearing city — As the city’s population rises, the future of its green spaces – which are vital for community spirit, physical health and mental wellbeing – are in doubt. Writer Jessica Furseth meets the people trying to save them.

Written by: Jessica Furseth

Labour can't back down on freedom of movement
Opinion

Labour can't back down on freedom of movement

It's time to make a stand — With migration once more on the political agenda this election, Minnie Rahman of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants explains why if Labour is truly the party of the working class it must stand up for migrants' rights.

Written by: Minnie Rahman

Caroline Lucas: ‘this election could be our last chance’
Opinion

Caroline Lucas: ‘this election could be our last chance’

Time is running out — With few years left to act, Green Party candidate Caroline Lucas tells us the next government will be decisive in tackling the Climate Emergency. But empty rhetoric simply won’t be enough.

Written by: Caroline Lucas

XR reflects: what we learned from the Autumn Uprising
Opinion

XR reflects: what we learned from the Autumn Uprising

Season of disruption — The last disruption was described as the ‘difficult second album’, with unlawful bans, violence and misguided targeting. So what lessons can be taken forward?

Written by: Extinction Rebellion Scotland

Local activism is vital in the climate crisis fight
Opinion

Local activism is vital in the climate crisis fight

Grassroots action — Hope for the Future is a climate charity which works to equip communities, groups and individuals across the country to communicate the urgency of climate change with their local politicians. Here, a team member explains why grassroots action is an essential part of getting climate change at the forefront of the political agenda.

Written by: Georgina Collins

A guide to political canvassing for first-timers
Activism

A guide to political canvassing for first-timers

How to make a difference — As the left gears up for the fight of its life, Momentum organiser Anastasia Palikeras shares her tips on the art of doorknocking.

Written by: Anastasia Palikeras

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