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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sewage Rebellion
A decade ago, around 80% of Britain’s bathing waters were rated excellent; over the last 10 years, that has fallen by 20% to around 60%. And of course, the downside is […]
Time to Change Track
The UK is a rich country with a proud democratic tradition. We have produced some of the world’s greatest scientists and a number of world-leading companies. We are strong in […]
Amending the Health and Care Bill
This article is a distillation of the paper produced by the 99% Organisation NHS Project team, which included former NHS consultants, management consultants, social workers and patients with extensive […]