- Spring 2020
- Kate Murray , Vanesha Singh
- 14 April 2020
- Labour party , Health , Elections , Environment , Scotland , Wales , Northern Ireland
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at Labour’s new leader in a crisis-hit world featuring Tim Heppell, Anneliese Dodds MP and David Coats, plus a special on the state of the union with Ian Murray MP, Harriet Protheroe Davis and Sarah Creighton.
Also in this issue: Neena Modi on the fragility of the NHS; David Lammy MP talks tribes; Brianna Craft on coronavirus and the climate emergency; Patti Tamara Lenard debates denationalisation.
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Cruel and unusual
17 July 2020
The power to revoke citizenship is undemocratic – but the UK government has been denationalising its citizens at an increasing rate. Patti Tamara Lenard looks closely at the Shamima Begum case.
Continue reading Human rights / Justice / Democracy
Face the facts
16 July 2020
DAVID SMITH: Live facial recognition technology could compound racism in society.
Continue reading Race / Technology / Inequality / Justice
A new Beveridge
26 June 2020
DAVID COATS: The coronavirus pandemic has exposed deep flaws in a social security system built for a different age. Now, more than ever, it is time to lay out a new vision for the future, writes David Coats.
Continue reading Social security / Welfare / Health / Labour party
The antidote
25 June 2020
HUDA ELMI: Lola Olufemi’s debut is a worthy guide for those seeking a more inclusive feminism.
Continue reading Class / Women / Justice / Race
Brexit with a kilt on
8 June 2020
IAN MURRAY: Independence would not be in the interests of Scotland or the UK as a whole. We must stand firm against the breakup of the union.
Continue reading Scotland / Brexit / Democracy
On the frontline
29 May 2020
ANNTOINETTE BRAMBLE: Power to change lives lies with Labour-run councils.
Continue reading Economy / Health / Labour party
Leading the world
26 May 2020
BENJAMIN WARD: The UK is inconsistent in its commitment to human rights. If we truly want to be a force for good in this world, greater cooperation is vital.
Continue reading Conservatives / Democracy / Human rights / Foreign policy / International relations
The new tribalism
4 May 2020
DAVID LAMMY MP: To combat polarisation, British identity must be rebuilt with
inclusiveness, openness and hope at its centre.
Stark warnings
30 April 2020
NEENA MODI: It is no surprise that the NHS is struggling in the face of the Covid-19 crisis.
Continue reading Health / Conservatives / Economy
Early lessons
21 April 2020
ANNELIESE DODDS MP: We cannot allow the chance to create a fairer country to be squandered once the coronavirus crisis is over.
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