Politics
Ray & Liz: an exploration of family life in Thatcher’s Britain
On the breadline — In Ray & Liz, photographer turned writer-director Richard Billingham presents a tale of deprivation and loneliness set in the West Midlands – based on his own upbringing.
Written by: Josh Slater-Williams
The Great British Breakup: the Thatcher years
Welcome to Brexitland — As Theresa May’s government ploughs on delivering a Brexit that nobody wants, our brave historian Ben Smoke dives into 40 years of mess to find out how we got here.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Being a photographer in an age of unrest
The bigger picture — From the US to Latin America, Natalie Keyssar’s photography uncovers the impact of social and political structures on everyday lives – capturing the violence of inequality and the messiness of uncertainty.
Written by: Natalie Keyssar
Project Bolsonaro: what does the future hold for Brazil?
‘Expect a bloodbath’ — Neo-fascist Jair Bolsonaro is now the most extreme right-wing leader of any democratic country. But what does that mean for young people and minorities living under his regime? We speak to sociologist and Brazil expert Jesse Souza to find out what happens next.
Written by: Vince Medeiros
A day on the streets with France’s Gilets Jaunes
Paris is burning — Now in their fourth week, the Yellow Vests protests are becoming increasingly tense. We head to Paris to meet some of the demonstrators defiantly demanding change in their country.
Written by: Alexander Durie
We stand in solidarity with the Stansted 15
‘Shame on the home office’ — Yesterday, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the home office in support of the activists, who were convicted after blocking a deportation flight in 2017.
Written by: Kieron Monks
Welcome to Britain, a country that has finally lost its mind
Please help — Two years of constant political arguments and very little progress over Brexit has come to a head. Please, Theresa – put us all out of our misery.
Written by: Dawn Foster
Brexit unpacked: your bullshit-free guide to the current mess
What is happening? — While it’s easy to switch off, Brexit will shape British politics, and our lives, for a generation – so we owe it to ourselves not to clock out. Writer Ben Smoke talks us through the mess.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Dispatches from Birmingham’s Supreme Cat Show
No vaping please — ‘Like an IKEA for cats’: photographer Joe Hart heads to the most prestigious event on the UK’s feline calendar.
Written by: Huck
It is time for Tony Blair to stop talking and go away
Read the room Tony — The former Prime Minister is a haunted relic who continues to plea for attention and relevance. It’s not helping anyone.
Written by: Dawn Foster