Mark Perryman of Philosophy Football lists his top ten political books to help avoid being surprised by anything in 2016. The end of history? 2015 well and truly put paid…
25 Jan, 2016
21 Jan, 2016
What the NHS needs: just EU average funding – and a pinch of dynamite
This article first appeared on the Guardian The numbers are gobsmacking, when spelt out in today’s Guardian/King’s Fund research. They expose how much money is missing from the NHS. As…
14 Jan, 2016
The case for radical modernity
This article first appeared on Red Pepper If we look back at points in history where the left has achieved real political success, we can see that socialists have always had…
11 Jan, 2016
Trident: An extremely expensive symbol
In the looming Labour Party debate over Trident the loudest voices are likely to be twofold. On the one hand will be those taking a fundamental moralistic objection to any…
06 Jan, 2016
Here’s what David Cameron’s Flood Resilience Review must do
This article first appeared on openDemocracyUK This is starting to feel a bit like Groundhog Day. Two years ago, the UK experienced horrendous floods during its wettest winter ever. Back then,…
04 Jan, 2016
What a year!
2015 was an incredible year politically – from the Conservatives winning big against the odds to Corbyn winning big against the odds. But it’s the even bigger things that concern…
18 Dec, 2015
Osborne’s fire sale must be stopped
This article first appeared on openDemocracyUK Key British assets which bring in millions of pounds worth of profit and provide incalculable social benefits are to be sold soon if the chancellor…
14 Dec, 2015
Sheffield’s Radical Hope conference talked about retrieving the opportunities of devolution
Just over a month ago, Jon Cruddas articulated his view of how we should do politics differently and both articulated and grieved Labour’s failure to take the initiative on devolution. Cruddas…
09 Dec, 2015
Books, books, books!
Holiday Books for the Corbyn Effect Mark Perryman from Philosophy Football provides a rundown of new books to give for the #jezewecan in your life this holiday. It would…
26 Nov, 2015
We’re hiring! Part-time Operations Officer
We’re looking for an Operations Officer Salary: £21,840 pro rata Hours: 16 hours per week (number of days negotiable)Location: Angel Islington, LondonApplication deadline: Wednesday 9th December 2015Interview: Monday 14th December…
24 Nov, 2015
Electoral Reform
Electoral Reform Special Event 17 November 2015 There was one question in my mind as attendees gathered for a special event on electoral reform at the Impact Hub and…
19 Nov, 2015
Out of Horror, Wembley’s Flag of Humanité
Since ’98 at every England home game I’ve been part of a group ‘Raise the Flag’ who lay out hundreds of cards to form a huge St George’s Cross, a…