United Kingdom

It’s a Race Against Time for Labour in Next Week’s Momentous UK Elections

It’s a Race Against Time for Labour in Next Week’s Momentous UK Elections It’s a Race Against Time for Labour in Next Week’s Momentous UK Elections

The choice couldn’t be more stark: between the nativist, hard-Brexit Tories and the most radical-left Labour platform the nation has seen in decades.

Dec 5, 2019 / Rachel Shabi

Conservative Era Politics on Both Sides of the Atlantic Face a Promising Challenge

Conservative Era Politics on Both Sides of the Atlantic Face a Promising Challenge Conservative Era Politics on Both Sides of the Atlantic Face a Promising Challenge

But will voters choose ambitious plans for the future?

Nov 26, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein Isn’t Going Away Jeffrey Epstein Isn’t Going Away

In the absence of a full reckoning, conspiracy theories about Epstein fester and allow the far right to exploit the popular mistrust of elites.

Nov 18, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Sunderland Brexit

Pro-Brexit Sentiment Is Still Strong in a Region That Stands to Lose the Most From It Pro-Brexit Sentiment Is Still Strong in a Region That Stands to Lose the Most From It

In Sunderland, which has borne austerity cuts on top of the ravages of a neoliberal economy, this is one more issue on which people’s voices aren’t being heard.

Nov 6, 2019 / Rachel Shabi

I Am So Tired

Brexit Fatigue Is No Reason to Leave the EU Brexit Fatigue Is No Reason to Leave the EU

British MPs are tired of arguing, but that’s no reason to approve Boris Johnson’s disastrous deal.

Oct 24, 2019 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now

Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now Johnson Tries to Throw the UK Under the Bus; Parliament Balks—for Now

The hope for those who oppose his awful Brexit deal is that the number of supporters will collapse once the legislation comes into contact with reality.

Oct 21, 2019 / Rachel Shabi

Can Extinction Rebellion Put Climate Change ‘Beyond Politics’?

Can Extinction Rebellion Put Climate Change ‘Beyond Politics’? Can Extinction Rebellion Put Climate Change ‘Beyond Politics’?

Right now their approach is making politicians come to them.

Oct 14, 2019 / Daniel Judt

How Boris Johnson Fell For America

How Boris Johnson Fell For America How Boris Johnson Fell For America

Britain’s prime minister is a lifelong admirer of the US. How will Brexit change his—and his country’s—special relationship?

Oct 14, 2019 / Feature / Jon Allsop

Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance

Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance

Trump is inflicting enormous damage with his great and unmatched idiocy. But California continues to dance to its own tune, with a raft of progressive legislation.

Oct 11, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Amnesty International protest

Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen? Why Is Europe Still Fueling the War in Yemen?

Despite attempts to ban arms exports, European countries remain important weapons suppliers to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Oct 4, 2019 / Romain Mielcarek

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