It wasn’t my intention to create quite the fuss I have when commenting on James Meadway’s own comment on modern monetary theory on Carol Wilcox’s Facebook
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The writers of Labour’s ‘fiscal rule’ are opposed to modern monetary theory
I mentioned yesterday that James Meadway, who is John McDonnell’s chief economic adviser, had dismissed modern monetary theory out of hand at the weekend, in
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Amazon’s tax is not transparent – but politicians let them get away with it
I have an article under the above heading in the Guardian this morning. In it I argue, after analysing Amazon’s tax payments: Amazon’s tax looks
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Labour’s chief economic adviser confirms it is committed to the thinking that will deliver yet more austerity
I delve into Labour party issues again with some reluctance, but it’s important to do so. This time the issue is right on my home
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The real business
It’s a good job there is nothing to talk about on the Left right now: It would be great to get down to the real
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I want a radical Opposition
The reactions to my post on Labour’s problem with antisemitism yesterday were, in many cases, depressing. It’s my belief that Labour can address this issue
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Labour needs to get back to its purpose
There are things to be put off. But most of them can only be delayed for so long. The issue of Jeremy Corbyn and antisemitism
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In the sixth largest economy in the world we’re letting local authorities fail and that is wholly unnecessary
Northamptonshire was first. East Sussex second. There will be a third, fourth, and maybe many more. Local authorities in England are going bust, unable to
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There will be Wings Over Scotland, despite the BBC
Earlier this week I noted that the BBC had forced the YouTube channel of the Wings Over Scotland website off air for supposed copyright infringements.
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