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Talk of a revenge reshuffle risks repeating the worst of New Labour
Jeremy Corbyn's promise of a kinder politics is at risk from loose-talking aides, says John Woodcock. The anonymous briefings in various newspapers over Christmas about a revenge reshuffle targeting...
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If we want to build a new economy, we have to recognise not everyone can work...
Labour has to move beyond abstraction and think about detail as far as a "better economy" is concerned, says Jonathan Reynolds. Christmas. Traditionally a time for family, presents, good food and...
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Lost on the outlaw seas: the dangerous treatment of staff on superyachts
Why is manning a superyacht such a risky job? We wade through the murky waters of exploitation beneath the sailing status symbols.“My baby where are you x x please get in touch angel.” Hours after...
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Saudi Arabia severs diplomatic ties with Iran
Saudi Arabia has given Iranian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country, after its embassy was attacked following the execution of a Shia religious figure. Saudi Arabia has severed its diplomatic ties...
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How is Jeremy Corbyn's Labour faring in elections so far?
The picture in London is good. Everywhere else, there's little to cheer about In recent months, Labour has endlessly debated the ins and outs of “electability”. Jeremy Corbyn’s detractors say that he...
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Does Dry January do more harm than good?
It's doubtful that a month of abstinence improves our relationship with alcohol. Alcohol Concern has thrown down the gauntlet to drinkers: can you manage a month without alcohol? The campaign, Dry...
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Sex work apps are about more than advertising – they can keep workers safe
Ugly Mugs, a new safety app aimed at sex workers, shows how technology can step in where law enforcement fails. Matt Haworth was paying a visit to a sex worker charity in Manchester when a brightly...
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We're hiring! Apply to be Special Projects Editor at Progressive Media
Progressive Media, the company which owns the New Statesman, Spears and Press Gazette, is looking for a Special Projects Editor.Special Projects Editor, Progressive Media Progressive Media, publisher...
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The risks and rewards for Jeremy Corbyn of his reshuffle
The Labour leader could achieve greater shadow cabinet unity but at the cost of further polarising his party. We now have it from the man himself. When asked this morning about reported changes to...
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How London turned inside out, and why it matters
The era of the London "donut" is over. Whether it be in op-eds on airport expansion, debates on tall buildings or increasingly cramped commutes, Londoners are reminded on a daily basis that our city...
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Watch: Donald Trump’s first TV campaign ad is like a trailer for a bad thriller
The Republican presidential hopeful appears to be introducing a new, dramatic film genre: bigoted fiction. Donald Trump's first televised campaign broadcast is like a trailer for a bad blockbuster...
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I begin to turn this column into a film script and learn that everything I...
At one point someone put an arm around me and said, “This man is clearly an expat-in-waiting.” I take that as a compliment. And so I find myself in California. Readers of last week’s column will...
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How George Osborne learned to relax and start loving Universal Credit
The Chancellor is using the reform as a trojan horse for benefit cuts, says Emily Thornberry. Remember Universal Credit? You know, “the most radical overhaul of our welfare system since its...
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If Jeremy Corbyn moves Hilary Benn, he'll hurt himself
Jeremy Corbyn shouldn't move Hilary Benn, but learn from him, says Jamie Reed. In politics, as in any walk of life, the right to be heard is hard earned. A consequence of earning this right is that as...
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SRSLY #25: Joy Meets World
On the pop culture podcast this week, we discuss the new Jennifer Lawrence-Bradley Cooper film Joy, the Sherlock special, and Channel 4 series First Dates. This is SRSLY, the pop culture podcast from...
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What you need to know about Saudi Arabia and Iran
Why has Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran - and what's the broader context of the rift? What's happened? Saudi Arabia has severed diplomatic ties with Iran, giving diplomats 48 hours to...
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Jeremy Corbyn reshuffles the shadow cabinet - live!
All the updates as Jeremy Corbyn reshuffles his shadow cabinet.Welcome to the NS' reshuffle liveblog. 21:57: So, that's it. The end. No new moves, no new appointments, no sackings either. Jeremy...
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Duty of care: why improving the health of our nation continues at the workplace
Healthcare isn’t just the responsibility of the NHS. Employers also have an important role to play – and new technologies are on hand to help. The average Brit spends more than 128,000 hours at work...
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A new role for industry: a new future for the NHS
Tech companies have more to offer our National Health Service than just equipment. By working together to co-develop new ways of working, we can take care of the British public better and more...
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Journalists need to stop exploiting children's social media profiles
Children's rights are being breached in the race for content. Today’s children will feature in almost 1,000 online photographs by the time they reach the age of five. That’s according to recent...
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