Politics
Is it racist to call white men 'Gammon'?
Gammon-gate — It's an age-old question: is it racist for one white man to call another white man a gammon? Matt Zarb-Cousin investigates.
Written by: Matt Zarb-Cousin
Is Craig David still a Tory? We try to find out
A bizarre interview — Back in 2010 Craig David made a DIY video and sang about supporting David Cameron. We sit down with the legendary pop star, ahead of the release of his new album, to ask him why.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The curious case of the centrist and the train
Destination: Tedium Town — To the right they’re a proud symbol of empire, to the left an emancipatory vehicle to a utopian socialist future. But no corner of British politics has a more warped view of the humble train than the centrist, argues Tom Whyman.
Written by: Tom Whyman
This year I learnt... despite the odds, Labour looks like a government in waiting
What 2017 taught me — This week, Huck contributors reflect on what they've learnt in 2017. First up is Dawn Foster, who looks back at how the 2017 general election disproved every line of the British political rulebook.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Ireland’s Brexit borders: Is this game over for the British government?
All you need to know — Brexit's biggest barrier remains the Republic and the North of Ireland's future borders, the British government have treated the complex situation like a game and now they're out of moves. Here Dawn Foster explains what 's happening.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Visualising the rise of populism with post-truth pictures
Blurred lines — In A Glimmer Of Accountability, London photographer William Lakin has crafted a visual guide to the past two years of politics, entangling real life and manipulated fiction in the vein of both the Brexit and Trump campaigns.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Ignore the Tories – today’s budget offers nothing to young people
From Where I Stand — The Tories tried to bill today's budget as a win for young people, but a railcard isn't going to fix the housing crisis or take on precarious working conditions, writes Dawn Foster. It's a railcard.
Written by: Dawn Foster
‘A threat to democracy? Momentum is exactly the opposite’
A new politics — Momentum has bold plans: to democratise Labour and build 21st century socialism. As a new national co-ordinator takes the reigns, two of its founders – Adam Klug and Emma Rees – reflect on what the future holds for the Labour supporting activist organisation as they step down from their positions.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Five books to get you through another year of Trump
The Reading Corner — From Hunter S. Thompson’s scorching Nixon critiques to Ivanka Trump’s vapid self-help ventures – we round up the writing that will help you survive through to 2018.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Parliament is rife with sleazy sexual predators drunk on power
From Where I Stand — From late night drinking to Parliamentary whips keen to dig up dirt on MPs for political capital, there’s a culture in Westminster that allows sexual assault to go unchecked. The Commons needs a shakeup, writes Dawn Foster, but it’s unlikely to happen.
Written by: Dawn Foster