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The path to a low carbon future
Ahead of COP21, a panel of experts discussed the challenges of removing carbon from electricity generation Decarbonising electricity generation is not a key enabler of low-carbon growth, said Philippe...
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No, J J Abrams – Star Wars was never “a boy’s thing”
Women love things that are “for boys” because these things are actually “for humans”. In 1977, millions of people went to cinemas to see Star Wars: A New Hope, and afterwards, a good portion of them...
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The case for action against Isil in Syria outweighs the case for inaction
The decision is finely balanced: but I'm voting to extend our airstrikes, says Dan Jarvis. The choice before Parliament is not whether our country enters into a new conflict – it is whether we extend...
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We need to destroy Isil, yes. But the Prime Minister has no plan
And so, until there is a better plan on the table, I will vote against bombing Syria, says Owen Smith. There are no decisions we make as MPs more important than whether we commit our country to combat,...
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“Trembling, shaking / Oh, my heart is aching”: the EU out campaign song will...
But not in a good way.*/ You know the story. Some old guys with vague dreams of empire want Britain to leave the European Union. They’ve been kicking up such a big fuss over the past few years that...
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The story of Sam Pepper: how a British YouTuber incurred the wrath of the...
The Dapper Laughs of online pranks has finally gone too far. Last night, a Twitter user claiming to be "a voice" for hacker collective Anonymous sent out a series of angry tweets slamming a video...
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Stella Creasy targeted for deselection
Organisers on the left believe the Walthamstow MP is the ideal target for political, personal and geographical reasons. Stella Creasy, the high-profile MP for Walthamstow and defeated deputy Labour...
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Quitting, refusing taxis, warring with producers, “fixing” and “blackmail”...
As one quits and another accuses the show of “fixing” a winner, why are The Apprentice candidates rising up against their televisual oppressors? We all assume The Apprentice is kind of set up, don’t...
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David Cameron refuses to apologise for calling opponents to bombing Syria...
As the Syria air strikes debate kicked off in parliament, MPs called on the Prime Minister to apologise for his incendiary comment. David Cameron began the debate in the Commons about whether the UK...
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European Union or Commonwealth? It's a false choice
You don't open a new world of trade by leaving the European Union - you simply close two down with one vote. David Cameron drew criticism two weeks ago for missing a crucial European Council meeting...
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Jeremy Corbyn's speech against military action against Isis in Syria
The Labour leader made his case in the House of Commons. Mr Speaker, The whole House recognises that decisions to send British forces to war are the most serious, solemn and morally challenging of any...
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The case has been made - Britain should join airstrikes in Syria
Robin Cook's former adviser explains why he's convinced by the case for bombing in Syria Jeremy Corbyn is completely wrong to argue that there is no UN mandate for military action against Isis in...
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Jeremy Corbyn refuses to say whether he would end UK air strikes in Iraq
Labour leader dodges questions from MPs on existing action against Isis. Sandwiched awkwardly between Hilary Benn and Tom Watson, two supporters of air strikes in Syria, Jeremy Corbyn maintained his...
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David Cameron’s claim that bombing Isis in Syria will make us safer is simply...
We should be in no doubt that our intervention will greatly increase the chances of Islamic State striking in a big way. For years, people have demanded a new kind of politics: MPs who listen, debate...
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Britain is right to target Isis in Syria, but we must plan for a future after...
Islamic State has gripped the imagination of western politics, but many Syrian rebels are more concerned by Assad. If we are to intervene in Syria, we must make it clear he has no long-term role to...
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"Inaction leads to death and destruction": former Foreign Secretary Margaret...
Labour's former foreign secretary Margaret Beckett MP gave a much-praised speech in support of air strikes in Syria. Here's the speech former Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett MP gave to parliament...
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The New Statesman Cover | Syria and the Impossible War
A first look at this week's magazine. 4-10 December 2015 issueSyria and the impossible war John Jenkins argues that standing back is not an option for the UK. Letter from Beirut: Quentin Sommerville...
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Labour's Syria split shows Jeremy Corbyn needs to choose between peace and...
The leader's failed attempt to whip his party against air strikes alienated both supporters and opponents. When Jeremy Corbyn offered Labour MPs a free vote on air strikes in Syria, he arrived at the...
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Whether it’s 80 minutes or 13 hours, don’t judge a film by its length
In some cases 80 minutes can feel too long, whereas four hours can be just right. There is no way to judge except on a case-by-case basis. You will often hear grumbling about the length of films...
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The Syria vote shows that Jeremy Corbyn is still the right choice for Labour
Jeremy Corbyn has forced three government U-Turns - and destroyed the case against war, says Dave Ward. With today’s debate on Syria and the question of going to war, MPs are facing the biggest issue...
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