Antisemitism In the Ranks: Labour and Democrats Confront A Transatlantic Crisis

If they're going to keep growing in popularity and strength to defeat their rightwing rivals, both the U.S. Democratic Party and U.K. Labour need to face up to the Jewish question that is eroding them from within.

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Britain's Second Chance: After All-Out Brexit Failure, Will the U.K. Vote Again?

On Tuesday, U.K. Parliament rejected – by a whopping total of 149 votes – Prime Minister Theresa May's last-minute compromise plan with the E.U. on the proposed deal, possibly spelling the end of Brexit.

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As Brexit Stumbles Towards No Deal, Calls Escalate for a Second Referendum

Fears that Ireland will stand fast on its border claims are among the most pressing concerns still dogging the Brexit deal, which could ultimately force a new referendum.

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Occupy Brexit: "Theresa May's Whole Agenda Has Run Off A Cliff"

“This historic defeat will show that the government is deadlocked – and we now need to throw this back to the people and give them a final say," said Paul Butters of Best for Britain.

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Tenant Fees Bill Tests Britain's Ability To Protect Its Renters

For millions of renters in the U.K., a robust set of policies around rental law would be life-changing. But the bill making its way through Parliament has to be done right.

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Four UK Fracking Protesters Freed After Conviction Sentences Are Overturned

Four UK protesters went to court last week to contest what may be Britain's most draconian sentences handed down for peaceful environmental protest since 1932.

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Transgender Self-ID Law Raises Passions, and Conflict, in the U.K.

The British government this week is weighing controversial changes to the existing Gender Recognition Act, asking the public whether they believe trans people should be allowed to “self-ID.”

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Could Accusations of Anti-Semitism Derail the Labour Party Under Jeremy Corbyn?

A growing chorus of Labour supporters are concerned that Jeremy Corbyn's handling of anti-semitism charges could cost him his role as prime minister at the next general election – and could even derail the party itself.

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Soaring Household Debt Pushes More U.K. Families To the Brink

Britain is experiencing a financial crisis on a level not seen since the 2008 credit crunch, with average household expenses now higher than average household income for the first time in 30 years.

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In Trump, Brexit and the Transatlantic Game of Chicken, Public Is Divided

"There is no longer a significant majority in parliament in favor of any Brexit outcome. And in this case, public opinion seems to reflect parliamentary opinion: the public is divided, too.”

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