Oliver Eagleton

Tariq Ali, a Pakistani-British political activist and author known for his work in the New Left Review, is joined by Oliver Eagleton, an associate editor and author. They discuss Ali's colorful past, including his vibrant experiences during the revolutionary movements of the 1970s. The conversation delves into the evolving dynamics within the Labour Party and the ideological battles faced by leftists today. They also examine the interplay between politics and poetry as tools for resistance and reflect on the muted responses from Sunni regimes regarding ongoing geopolitical crises.

Oliver Eagleton, an associate editor at New Left Review and author of "The Starmer Project," joins Rachel Godfrey-Wood, lead organizer at Momentum, and Joe Todd, founder of New Organisations Extraordinaire. They dive into how the left can reconstitute itself post-Corbynism. Topics include the potential for a new political party, the need for strategic coalitions, and the urgency of grassroots engagement amidst rising populism. There's also a discussion on the importance of labor unions and the vital role of activism in mobilizing disenfranchised voters.

Shane Duffy from Savills discusses converting office spaces into homes. Oliver Eagleton sheds light on Keir Starmer. Pauline O'Flanagan talks about challenges facing Ireland's engineering sector and the Budget 2024 submission by Engineering Industries Ireland.