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How Boris Johnson Caused the Death of his Own Government
The Prime Minister’s complete lack of shame ultimately led his Government to destruction, reports Adam Bienkov
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Benefit Claimants Paying Government Debt Deductions Struggle to Buy Essentials
The policy of the Government taking debt deductions out of people’s Universal Credit payments is exacerbating the cost of living crisis for most vulnerable, Sian Norris reports
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Boris Johnson Will Try to ‘Burn Everything to the Ground’ – Because He Can
As the Prime Minister’s actions have repeatedly shown, elaborate conventions and procedures mask the features that fundamentally undermine democracy in British politics, says Sam Bright
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Turmoil Continues Over Government’s Flagship National Holocaust Memorial
Overspending and legal wrangling is causing concerns over the £100 million commemoration, reports David Hencke
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We Need to Stop Pretending we can Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C
The era of a safe climate is over – now we must confront the reality that we will overshoot and adapt, says top earth system scientist James Dyke
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Why Did Bristol Vote to Abolish its City Mayor?
Thomas Perrett considers the reasons for the shock demise of Marvin Rees’ position, and whether this spells danger for the city-mayor model
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The Chris Pincher Scandal is Really About Power – And how Boris Johnson Used his to Protect an Abuser
For all the lies coming out of Downing Street, the real story of this scandal is about how the PM gave a green light to sexual abuse in Westminster, reports Adam Bienkov
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These are the Most Effective Things You Can Do to Fight Climate Change
Climate researcher Max Callaghan explains how we can each help the effort to halt rising global temperatures
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Werleman’s Worldview: Trumpkriegers – It’s Time to Recognise the Leader of a Violent Right-Wing Insurgency
The former President’s role in motivating widespread violence, both in America and abroad, is now beyond doubt, says CJ Werleman
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Are We Giving the Wrong Advice to People with Long COVID?
Sasha Baker explores the problems with the health system’s exercised-centred response to Long COVID
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My NHS and how the Tories Broke It
Penny Pepper reflects on how the Government dodges responsibility for the lack of resources available for our health service
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Why Brexit is No Longer Boris Johnson’s Superpower
Sam Bright reviews exclusive polling for Byline Times, revealing the public’s newfound pessimism towards Brexit
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Lessons from American Progressives: Pramila Jayapal, ‘Rising Star’ of the Democratic Caucus
Robert Borosage profiles why the Democratic Representative’s ‘inside-outside’ approach to politics puts her in pole position for taking on the conservative-corporate wing of her party
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‘Homes for Ukraine’ and the Two Faces of the British Government
Former diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall follows up on the story of British host Jane and Ukrainian refugee Nadia and the fresh hurdles they have faced around the Government’s asylum scheme
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New Illegal Immigration Deal with Nigeria Raises Human Rights Concerns
The Home Secretary announced the new illegal immigration deal with Nigeria with much fanfare – but campaigners warn against deporting people to a country with a poor human rights record, Sian Norris reports
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Raaberdämmerung
Composer and writer Howard Goodall explains how the Deputy Prime Minister’s patronising comments about Angela Rayner undermine the Government’s own stated principles about the role of music in education and empowerment
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Lord Evgeny Lebedev Joins Enterprise Run by Saudi Ruler Accused of Approving Killing of Journalist Khashoggi
The owner of the Evening Standard and Independent has reinforced his ties to the authoritarian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reveals Sam Bright
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Government and Capitalism: A New Economic Narrative for the Left
In the first of a series exploring the post-2008 economic realities, Richard Murphy analyses the failure of the financial system to invest in productive and sustainable development, and what incentives could transform it
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Misgoverned And Marooned: English Men’s Cricket Still Faces Social Extinction
Richard Heller and Peter Oborne explore how money, centralisation and a lack of accountability around the England and Wales Cricket Board is taking the essence of the sport further away from fans
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Boris Johnson’s Long Record of Dismissing and Covering-Up Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Chris Pincher scandal is the latest example of the Prime Minister dismissing or ignoring claims made against himself and others
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The Impact of Brexit in Six Charts: From Trade Slumps to a Weaker Pound
TJ Coles reviews the ways in which leaving the EU has made Britain poorer
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How the Tentacles of Palantir Continue to Encircle the NHS
Max Colbert explores the implications of the tech firm’s ever-expanding role in British healthcare
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Misogyny and White Supremacy: The Far Right Reaction to Supreme Court Abortion Decision
Groups linked to Trump and the 6 January attempted insurrection were exultant over the overruling of Roe v Wade, report Sian Norris and Heidi Siegmund Cuda
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Born in the USA: The Americanisation of Reactionary Politics in the UK
From dark money think tanks to health privatisation, the influence of the American right on British politics is greater than we think, says Rachel Morris
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The Conservative MPs Trying to Follow the US in Cutting Abortion Rights
A chunk of Boris Johnson’s party – including some of his own ministers – want to turn the clock back on women’s abortion rights
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Major Russian Donor Funds Conservative Member of Intelligence Committee
The wife of a former Russian deputy finance minister has gifted thousands to a Conservative member of the Intelligence and Security Committee, reports Sascha Lavin
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Kherson: How the City Fell to Russian Forces
As Ukrainian forces mount a counteroffensive towards the occupied city and its mayor is abducted by Russian soldiers, Elena Kostyuchenko has early eyewitness accounts of resistance, propaganda, abductions and protests. Translated from Russian by Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse
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The Big Thing Wrong: How Brexit Undermined the UK’s COVID Vaccine Rollout
James Grace addresses Boris Johnson’s falsehoods about the impact of the EU on the speed of our jabs
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‘Mike Deserves It’: A Shocking Emergency 6 January Hearing
A former White House aide gave devastating eyewitness testimony in Congress about Donald Trump’s eagerness to join the insurrectionists who threatened to kill his Vice President
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The World Needs ‘Rapid Climate Cooling’ as 2℃ Overshoot Now Likely, New Research Warns
Scientists are warning that the climate situation is so dire that we will not only need to withdraw carbon from the atmosphere but begin exploring controversial solar geoengineering technologies to cool the planet, reports Nafeez Ahmed
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Emboldened Opposition and a Galvanised Movement: What the End of Roe v Wade Means for Abortion Around the World
The overturning of the seminal 1973 ruling by the US Supreme Court has been met with a mixed reaction by pro-abortion activists globally, reports Sian Norris
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Charity Fallacy: Private Schools Estimated to Get £3 Billion a Year from Tax Exemptions
Sam Bright explores a new report revealing how exclusive academic institutions skirt their charitable commitments while relying heavily on the taxpayer
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Pledging to Rejoin the European Single Market would be a Brave Move from our Opposition Parties
As Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood calls for the UK to rejoin the EU Single Market, a Liberal Democrat peer asks cautious opposition parties to consider its benefits
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‘What Do They Know of Cricket?’ The ECB’s Refusal to Deal with Racism
Duncan Stone reveals how the governing body of English cricket – like the country as a whole – can no longer promote a selective view of its history
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Why does the Government Need to Collect More Data on ‘Ghost Children’?
Grassroots groups are raising concerns that clause 48 of the Schools Bill will be used to penalise families, reports Karam Bales
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Lessons from American Progressives: Ro Khanna, Sanders Presidential Campaigner with a Broader Reach
Larry Cohen profiles the US Democratic Representative for California who, despite representing arguably the wealthiest place on Earth, is focused on appealing to working America
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The Dark Money Operation Seeking to Reshape American Democracy
Matt Bernardini reports on how right-wing groups are attempting to use January 6 conspiracy theories to change the ways Americans vote
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The Inflation of Free Market Falsehoods
Thomas Perrett explores how the current cost of living crisis has spurred a new wave of Thatcherite economics
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Werleman’s Worldview: Does Twitter Want to be Complicit in Indian Muslim Genocide?
CJ Werleman’s Twitter account has been banned in India, along with a number of other prominent journalists. Why is the social media giant complying with the Modi regime’s requests?
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The End of Roe v Wade is Just the Beginning
The decision to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling will strip human rights from millions of women and girls and threatens the rights of minority groups across the US
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Britain’s Other Oligarchs
The Byline Intelligence Team explores how Russian roubles are not the only currency cleaned at London’s laundromat
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Life After Ben Elliot for Russian Luxury Concierge Company
Sam Bright reveals that the Russian firm that formerly provided business services for Conservative chair Ben Elliot is now operating independently
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‘Pure Insanity’ – January 6 Committee Hearings Suggest ‘Trump’s Future Freedom’ in Question
Heidi Siegmund Cuda reports on a week of damning Republican witnesses who alleged the former President knowingly spread conspiracy theories and instigated violence
