I wrote the following late last year. Little has changed. I offer it again to those wondering what we must do to bring capitalism back under democratic control as
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The hole St Paul’s has dig itself into
I spoke at #occupylondon this morning outside St Paul’s Cathedral. I, and my family, had a great time there. It was a relaxed morning. You
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The first reaction to The Courageous State
The first blog reaction to the Courageous State has come in, almost inevitably from Tim Worstall. He said, having read just one highlight that I’ve published: My
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Let’s name those who may have decided to move #occupylondon on from St Paul’s
The Dean of St Pauls has said that: he had met members of the chapter that governs St Paul’s on Thursday evening. As a result of
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I’m sure we need a Courageous State – and maybe a Courageous Church too
St Paul’s has clearly given the signal to the police to clear #occupylondon camped on its doorstep this afternoon. Is that surprising? Look at the list
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St Paul’s says ‘please be nice and go home now’ so it can keep the cash flow going
The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral has issued a statement this afternoon saying: The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, issued the
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The Tories said financial deregulation and big debt was ‘massively favourable trend’ in 2007
It’s interesting to go back to see what the Tories thought in 2007. In August 2007 they published ‘Freeing Britain to Compete:Equipping the UK for Globalisation’. It
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Recognising the Courageous State
I’m aware that there’s a delicate balance needed over the next month or two as I get into promoting my forthcoming book – The Courageous State. So I’ve
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Time for the UK’s finance directors to answer the question “Why do you use tax havens?”
Michelle Perry is a financial journalist who I have spoken to on and off for a decade. I note she’s just taken up a new
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