The Telegraph has reported, not very long ago: And as I posted those words, I noticed this from the BBC: The time has come to
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People do want progressive taxation. We are a long way from having it.
Chris Giles, the long-time economic commentator in the FT, noted in an article published this morning that: When it comes to tax changes, the word
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What does Starmer think he’s doing?
I wrote this Tweet last night. I thought about expanding this theme here this morning. But, on reflection, there is little to add. Trump is
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In straight fights right wing parties could never win in the UK
If people were given a straight political choice in the UK, right-wing parties would never win elections. A new opinion poll from YouGov provides the
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Does limited liability protect the rich?
Limited liability is treated as harmless legal plumbing, but it is one of the most powerful privileges granted to wealth in the UK and around
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What to do? How do we communicate a politics of care?
This was posted on the blog yesterday by a commentator called Beebop. I thought its novelty and the questions it raises were important, so I
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New glossary entry: the politics of hate
The term the politics of hate describes the deliberate use of fear, resentment, and division to win and hold power. It works by persuading people
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The Flag
Commentator David Lucas offered this doggerel here yesterday in response to my comments on Rupert Lowe and education. I thought it worth sharing. THE FLAG
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Anger is driving people towards the far right. Only care and hope can bring them back.
There is a question haunting British politics, which is why so many people are angry enough to look to the far right for solutions. This
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