Tories
The future of British culture: is it doomed, or can we save it?
A national crisis — The UK’s cultural landscape has been torn apart by years of commoditization and Tory-inflicted austerity. The coronavirus crisis could be the final blow.
Written by: Nathalie Olah
How the pandemic exposed Britain’s care crisis
Capitalism’s dirty secret — The government’s decision to reopen state schools is nothing to do with education, and only proves that capitalism is dependent on care work.
Written by: Aaron Bastani
The world’s in crisis – it’s time to act
This is The Fightback — The Fightback is a new Huck series platforming the activists making a vital difference in their local communities – and we want to hear from you.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How to survive Boris, from the people that survived Thatcher
‘Don’t stop fighting’ — Now the dust has settled on last month’s election result, writer Emily Reynolds talks to activists from the ’80s to find out the lessons we can learn.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
If Labour wants real change, it should elect a woman leader
Now there’s a radical idea — The PLP’s apparent decision to throw their weight behind a London-based male candidate feels dispiriting, if not surprising. Haven’t we been here before?
Written by: Dawn Foster
How austerity targeted... homeless people
Cut out: a decade of destruction — In the final instalment of Cut Out, writer and activist Tom Balderstone recalls how Tory cuts led to an unprecedented rise in homelessness.
Written by: Tom Balderstone
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
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
This election, call your family – it’s never been more important
Healing the rifts — Hate is fuelled by generational (and geographical) rifts, writes Nathalie Olah. That’s why, in the leadup to December 12, we need to do whatever we can to reforge these bonds.
Written by: Nathalie Olah
The Tories’ not-so-secret plan to screw our rights
Be very afraid — Last weekend, the Conservatives launched their 2019 election manifesto – here are some of the more sinister key policy shifts you may have missed.
Written by: Ben Smoke