Corbyn, national security, and democracy

Does the British establishment, in its entirety, really believe in democracy? Perhaps for some elements, the best reply to that would be – up to a point. Does the British establishment, in its entirety, really believe in democracy? Perhaps for some elements, the best...

Approaching the Corbyn victory with a little humility

As anyone who has trekked in mountainous country will tell you, when disorientated, stand still and take stock. As anyone who has trekked in mountainous country will tell you, when disorientated, stand still and take stock. Panicked rushing is likely to send you...

No faith in War’: holding up deliveries at DSEi arms fair

Last Tuesday (8 September) I and other members of the London Catholic Worker took part in a ‘No Faith in War’ day of action outside the Excel Centre, London. Last Tuesday (8 September) I and other members of the London Catholic Worker took part in a ‘No Faith in War’...

Rallying for refugees and the workings of the Spirit

On Saturday 12 September, right across Europe, many thousands gathered and marched to welcome refugees and urge their governments to offer more support. On Saturday 12 September, right across Europe, many thousands gathered and marched to welcome refugees and urge...

Corbyn, the media, and the economic debate

As a new Shadow Cabinet takes shape, the economy promises to become the most fascinating area of policy debate. As a new Shadow Cabinet takes shape, the economy promises to become the most fascinating area of policy debate. Since 2010 we have had an Opposition which...