I am launching a new video series this morning, on economic truths. As I note in the video: Hello, I’m Richard Murphy and I want
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The gas man cometh
Wes Streting can’t blame the NHS for its failings: that’s all down to political choice and he’s now responsible for them
The Guardian has reported this morning that: Wes Streeting has called England’s healthcare watchdog “not fit for purpose” after an interim report found significant failings
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Do we want the UK’s universities to go bust?
I have published this video this morning. In it, I ask whether Labour is really going to let some UK universities go bust, which they
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Labour is going to announce a budget black hole everyone knew existed
The Guardian is reporting the least surprising news of the morning: Rachel Reeves is expected to reveal a £20bn hole in government spending for essential
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The introduction to my YouTube channel, in French
A few days ago, I posted this new introduction to my YouTube channel: I would not usually repeat a video here, especially so quickly, but
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The Tory leadership candidates redefine what a motley crew looks like
The Tory leadership race has begun. The choice looks likely to be between: James Cleverly Kemi Badenoch Tom Tugendhat Dame Priti Patel Mel Stride Robert Jenrick
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The cost of special educational needs could sink local authorities – but there’s no need for that
Both the Guardian and the FT cover a story today that I think is one of the most significant. I have gone to the story’s
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We need to end our addiction to sugar
I have published this video this morning. In it, I argue that sugar is a substance as addictive as tobacco and alcohol and may be
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