15 June 2017 Why Owen Jones wants a “democratic revolution” The man behind the surge of youth support for Labour by R D Shackleton He’s cuddling a cat in the photo on his twitter handle. This is not the look you’d expect from a political activist trying to be taken seriously. But you can bet that… Continue reading Issue 109: 2017 06 15: Why Owen Jones wants a “democratic revolution” (R D Shackleton)
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Issue 58: 2016 06 16: Where to invade next (Don Urquhart)
16 June 2016 Where to Invade Next A film by Michael Moore Reviewed by Don Urquhart Last night I attended the UK premiere of Where to Invade Next. This puts me among a select group of people in 125 cinemas around the country. The film’s more traditional premiere was a star attraction at the Sheffield… Continue reading Issue 58: 2016 06 16: Where to invade next (Don Urquhart)
Issue 20: 2015 09 17: Brave New World for the Labour Party?
17 September 2015 Brave New World for the Labour Party A Day to Remember A View from the Left by Don Urquhart Everyone remembers where they were on 11th September 2001 when the destruction of the World Trade Centre was beamed round the world. For George W Bush and the Military Industrial Complex it was the… Continue reading Issue 20: 2015 09 17: Brave New World for the Labour Party?
Issue 19:10 September 2012: Labour Leadership Notes
10 September 2012 Labour Leadership Notes by Don Urquhart A few thoughts from the left as the Labour leadership election approaches a final reckoning. Easy as ABC Alastair Campbell has coined the acronym ABC (Anyone But Corbyn) to summarise his advice to the Labour leadership electorate. The ABC crew flood the internet with self-congratulatory emails.… Continue reading Issue 19:10 September 2012: Labour Leadership Notes