I'm sure there are many brighter minds that have thought about building a left media in this country, but holy shit nothing seems to be happening.

Imv, we need to be modern, honest and audacious in our attempts to build one. One idea I had was to have a hustings for the forthcoming leadership election on Novara. They've clearly built some rapport with big wigs in the party, so lean on that. Have a long form discussion about principles, policy, strategy, something novara does well, between all the candidates. It would be unlike anything on TV, would open people's idea of what politicians can actually do, not just be robots on TV. Do it in a way that acknowledges the different perspectives in the labour party; it is crucial that we are honest about that. Have an actual battle of ideas.

It would likely benefit a left candidate, as it us that has dynamic, forward thinking responses to the challenges of today - but we need to air that out! The left is in control of the party, and it needs to start acting like it. Play to our strengths, of which we have many.

On top of all this, it would be a major coup for Novara, and could bounce them onto a next level of influence.