Diane Abbott
When Will the UK Get Its First Black Prime Minister?
The UK trails behind the US for this historic first. So will it ever happen – and who might it be?
'I'm Sorry, Diane' –We Spoke to the Guy Who Photographed MP Abbott's Train Tinny
He feels bad for invading the MP's privacy.
Why Are People on the UK Left Supporting Venezuela's Authoritarian Regime?
Prominent Labour figures held a gathering in London to show their solidarity with a human-rights abusing government.
Racial Inequality Was at the Heart of 2017's Most Important Stories
Many of the year's biggest stories exposed ongoing discrimination in British society.
'Corbyn the Musical' Is a High School Play for Britain's Political Elite
As the Tories tear each other apart, it feels like the satire we didn't really need right now.
Everything We Know So Far About Jeremy Corbyn's New Shadow Cabinet
The new Labour leader has been criticized for not giving women enough of the top jobs.
How a London Borough's Proposed Nightlife Clampdown Turned into a Shitshow
The council in Hackney caused a furor when it announced new nightclubs would have to close at 11 PM on weeknights and midnight on weekends.
What Does the Mayor of London Actually Do?
What does the British capital's mayor control and why should Britons care?
IT System 'Glitches' Have Left Hundreds Unable to Vote in the UK General Election
Hundreds of people in the London Borough of Hackney are furious after being told that they might not be able to vote today due to technical difficulties.
A Reminder: the Police Are Responsible for Young Brits Not Trusting the Police
We went to Diane Abbott's meeting about stop and search laws in Parliament last night, where consensus was that the onus is on police—not young people—to start behaving like decent human beings.
Here's Why a UK Rent Cap Could Make Brits Even Poorer
Virtually nobody in Britain opposes a rent-cap, but could punishing landlords end up making the housing crisis even worse?
Hanging Out with Pro-Palestine Demonstrators on Saturday
Tens of thousands descended on London to show their support for Gaza. A handful of anti-semites and conspiracy theorists joined in, but for the most part everyone was reasonable.