I have already written about power this morning and I note that on quite a different tack that so has Aditya Chakrabortty, in the Guardian.
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There’s a revolution happening, whether we like it or not
Come what may, a revolution is happening in the UK. I don’t think history will call it Salmind’s Revolt. I think it may call it
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My tax justice motion for local authorities
I have published a bog on the need for a motion on tax justice related issues that local councillors can put to the authorities of
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Towns against tax dodging – a draft motion on tax abuse any council could adopt
Action Aid has developed an interesting new campaign called: As they say: Big companies are getting away with dodging billions in taxes, both here and
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US corporations are taking the world’s tax system for a ride
According to the FT this morning: Three US companies seeking to use controversial takeovers to cut their US tax bills hold at least $21bn in
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The Scots have rumbled capitalism and non-state welfare
Tim Montgomerie, former editor of Conservative Home and now comment editor of The Times tweeted this yesterday: He was right, in a sense, and so
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The pinstripe mafia are to come under scrutiny
According to the FT this morning: Specialist teams are to be sent in to scrutinise law firms amid mounting concerns they are failing to fulfil
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Bankers v the rest of us. Why is this government so firmly on the wrong side?
I’ve already noted this morning that the government is intent on virtually eliminating, for all practical purposes, the right of many UK workers to strike.
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Tax works: now let’s get on and use it for social good
There’s welcome news this morning from the FT that the impact of the new 7% stamp duty rate on house sales at more than £2
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