Letter sent to 99% members
Dear Member, Johnson has made it clear that he will not go quietly. And even if his departure is now inevitable, he can still do an immense amount of damage […]
The Wars of Johnson’s Career
The most ridiculous war in British history is possibly the War of Jenkins’ Ear. But the most needlessly damaging may be the Wars of Johnson’s Career. In order to promote […]
Through the Crystal Ball
2021 was a momentous year politically, in terms of public health, and in terms of the economy. It was also the year which showed us how unpredictable the world can […]
Christmas Letter: Highs and Lows of 2021
Dear 99% members (and other readers), As 2021 draws towards a close, I thought it might be worth quickly reviewing some of the high and low points of the […]
Four ways to privatise the NHS
The government and its supporters deny that there has been or ever will be any privatisation of the NHS. In their response to the NHS petition, they said: “The government […]
Government Response to NHS Petition
When the Health and Care Bill was presented, we launched a petition asking for its worst features to be amended so that it could not be used to facilitate a […]
Plunderland Revisited
Suppose, hypothetically speaking, that a group of extreme right-wing market fundamentalists managed to take control of a country in order to usher in a world where, in the […]
Legalising Corruption?
This article was written before Paterson resigned. The points it raises go far beyond the egregious failings of one MP – the Prime Minister’s fingerprints are clearly visible. Please read […]
Tackling the Giants: Words and Deeds
In the middle of World War II, in 1942, the National Government of Great Britain commissioned Sir William Beveridge, the Director of the London School of Economics, to produce a […]
A Tired, Defeatist Budget
Yesterday, the Chancellor claimed that his budget represented: “Investment in a more innovative, high-skilled economy. Because that is the only sustainable path to individual prosperity. World class public services.” But […]