There has been quite a lot of discussion here over the last few days about the merits of writing letters to MPs, although I use
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It’s been a long year
I have spent nearly a year criticising Labour in office. Before its arrival in office, I spent a lot of time criticising Labour’s campaign to
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Labour’s failed its PIP test
Labour is cutting disability benefits to balance Rachel Reeves’ budget, while handing billions in tax breaks to the rich. I explain why this is morally
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The decline of the USA
I have given one or two warnings about Trump and his economic policies since he was inaugurated earlier this year. One of my predictions was
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A note to a young person who wants to be a campaigner
I have been asked by an undergraduate student how they might develop a career as a campaigner that might result in a change for the
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The questions we should be asking our politicians
Introduction Too many political interviews and debates miss the real questions. They aim for theatre, not scrutiny. So, what should we actually be asking politicians?
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Sanctions worked on apartheid. Why not sanction Israel, then?
The Co-op has banned Israeli goods. The UK government remains silent. This silence is complicity. Real leadership in the face of genocide would require that
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Hysteria rules
There are moments when you know that the hysteria that always precedes a crash has arrived. Take this, from the FT: London-listed companies are turning
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Free markets? Pull the other one….
As the FT reported last night: Lotus has reversed its plans to end car production in the UK after the government signalled it was willing
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