Politics
Jeremy Corbyn's bee pledge is a metaphor for this entire general election
From Where I Stand — Jeremy Corbyn didn't just include a reference to saving bees in the Labour manifesto because he cares about the planet. It's a subtle reminder to us all that this general election and Bee Movie are one and the same: we are comrades in a class struggle as a useless queen watches on.
Written by: Peter Bowden
The return of the fox hunt and our demented aristocracy’s obsession with death
From Where I Stand — Of course Theresa May has pledged her allegiance to fox hunting, the ruling-class are reasserting their power in the most deranged, blood-thirsty way they know how.
Written by: Sam Kriss
Jeremy Corbyn, Tim Farron and Michael Gove just got pranked
*Withheld number* — General Elections are pretty tedious, especially when the Conservative Party looks set for a landslide. Heydon Prowse decided to prank call some politicians because, well, why not?
Written by: Michael Segalov
Aamer Rahman has nailed the art of activist comedy
Kings of comedy — From standup to satire, jokes can be a saviour. But in the right hands, they can also trigger change. To help resist – with humour – we’re celebrating radical voices that rise above the rest. In this instalment, Australian comic and activist Aamer Rahman explains why bad comedy can backfire… especially when it comes to the likes of Trump.
Written by: Iris Mansour
If Theresa May's leadership is 'strong and stable' then we don't need it
From Where I Stand — Theresa May won't stop banging on about 'strong and stable leadership' in this general election, but her vision of strength and stability is the last thing the United Kingdom needs. We're no longer a country of empire, it's time we pick a leader who reflects that.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Does Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron really hate gays?
We went to ask him — Time and time again Tim Farron has been asked is he believes the act of gay sex is a sin, but he keeps on refusing to commit to an answer. We headed down to his big campaign speech to try and find out.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The liberal redneck killing stereotypes with humour
Kings of comedy — From standup to satire, jokes can trigger change. To help resist – through the power of laughter – we’re celebrating radical voices that rise above the rest. In this instalment, Trae Crowder reveals why his outsider status – ‘white-trash’ meets well-educated – gives him license to pierce bubbles across the political spectrum.
Written by: Iris Mansour
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
Theresa May has just called a UK general election
We're going to the polls — In an unexpected statement outside Downing Street, the Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a snap general election for 8 June 2017.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Scotland eyes independence: can nationalism deliver a progressive utopia?
From Where I Stand — When Scotland rejected independence in 2014, it was a national fear of instability that allowed unionism to prevail. Then Brexit happened, and another referendum on Scotland's future is on the cards. But is radically progressive Scottish nationalism a paradox? A Schrödinger's cat that means all things to all people?
Written by: James Butler