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The next prime minister could fix the housing crisis. Here’s how

The next prime minister could fix the housing crisis. Here’s how

New analysis reveals the depth of the housing emergency – but politicians could still easily fix it if they wanted to
Polly Neate 30 May 2024
My family are trapped in Rafah. We urgently need a UK visa scheme

My family are trapped in Rafah. We urgently need a UK visa scheme

My relatives – those who have survived – are in hell in Gaza. Why won’t the UK rescue them as it did Ukrainians?
Doaa S.A. 29 May 2024
Don’t listen to latest Tory claims – slavery and empire made Britain rich

Don’t listen to latest Tory claims – slavery and empire made Britain rich

The right wing is obsessed with ‘wokery’, but until it addresses Britain’s past, it cannot prepare for the future
Sanjay Seth 28 May 2024
Latin America shows why ecocide must be an international crime

Latin America shows why ecocide must be an international crime

Every state has an interest in prosecuting those who destroy our planet – we must ensure there are no ‘safe havens’
Rodrigo Lledó 21 May 2024
Labour is headed for electoral triumph – then woe in government

Labour is headed for electoral triumph – then woe in government

The party may have a 30-point lead in the polls, but its lack of real offering to voters will soon cause problems
Paul Rogers 13 May 2024
A new and silent land grab is underway – we must stop it

A new and silent land grab is underway – we must stop it

Need to reverse climate crisis is causing agricultural land in the Global South to be sold off to the highest bidder
Ian Scoones, Angela Serrano 09 May 2024
Why I’ve called for a global strike for Gaza

Why I’ve called for a global strike for Gaza

Disgusted by Israel’s latest war crimes? Inspired by the student encampments? Then follow these three steps
Ousman Noor 09 May 2024

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