This is why we need the rule of law: If we lose the courts and the rule of law, this cannot happen. Trump knows that,
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The benefits of the redistribution of wealth
Martin Wolf is facing reality this morning, which is something he is, to be fair, more willing to do than most economic commentators. In an
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LVT is no panacea – but can be one of a number of taxes required on land ownership
I was asked by a commentator to summarise my approach to land value taxation yesterday. I asked ChatGPT to summarise my own work on this,
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Children requiring educational support are not bankrupting councils
I am very angry about this headline from the Guardian: Why my frustration? That’s because there is no way on earth that these councils have
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What is Trump’s grand plan?
Trump appears random, haphazard and out of control. But that’s not true. The Tech Bros who stand behind him have a plan – and that
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Morning apricity
I went to find warblers, and I did. This is a chiffchaff, doing its best to hide as they usually do. I won’t tell you
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Regrouping
I think this is a regrouping day after a long week. Some warblers should be around in their familiar haunts by now. We’re going looking
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Who is taking money from private medcine?
Every Doctor is a doctor-led organisation that campaigns to save the NHS, most especially from privatisation. This week, it issued this in an email: Is
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Why won’t Labour tax wealth?
One of the most difficult questions in politics right now is why Labour will not increase taxes on the wealthy. They could, and they should.
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