Carl Collins

Latest articles by Carl Collins

Combat the far right online

Social media and encrypted messaging are being used by the far right to shape politics. How should the left respond? Carl Collins thinks we should consider throwing away our leaflets and take to our keyboards

From kick-off to finish

Carl Collins examines the current state of the beautiful game that is now worth billions, its origins in violent country ways and the influence of the far right

Another sect is rebranded

Carl Collins looks at the factors behind the shift from clause four Fabianism to the Madison Avenue ‘communist turn’

Sir Keir flies the flag

Labour told candidates to mark St George’s Day ‘with enthusiasm’. Then there was the England jersey furore. Carl Collins examines the role of hegemony in today’s culture wars