This is the ninth in a series of essays on the politics of care and economics of hope. The others are listed at the end of this
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The Washington Consensus was the notorious neoliberal prescription delivered to many developing countries by both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank from
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I had high hopes for my hospital visit yesterday. Perhaps, somewhat naïvely, I thought that my treatment process might be over. Those hopes were dashed.
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The World Cup. Does anything need to be said? Yes. England did amazingly well. Top 4. Ahead in the semi-final. And now there appears to
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I suspect this should have come out with yesterday’s video. I was distracted. It is no worse for coming out today. It might have been
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THE RICHARD J MURPHY YOUTUBE CHANNEL DEBATE AMMUNITION Labour’s Job Creation Contradiction Funding the Future | July 2026 Topic Why Labour cannot promise more jobs
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Pat McFadden, Labour’s Work and Pensions Secretary (for now), says the government should help people into employment instead of simply paying benefits. But how can
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I do apologise if moderation is a little slow today. I am heading to Addenbrooke’s Hospital soon for the second round of my treatment for
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The Guardian has reported this morning that: Andy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns
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