Out tonight: the Green New Deal response to Labour
Wednesday, September 24th, 2014This letter has just been published in the Guardian. I had a little input: It was heartening to hear Ed Miliband say in his speech
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Tackling tax avoidance is vital - but it's time to talk evasion too
Wednesday, September 24th, 2014I note the FT has said this morning that: The Labour leader set out plans to raise £1.1bn by cutting down on tax avoidance —
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Thanks heavens: no hypothecation
Wednesday, September 24th, 2014Sometimes it is hard to remember to say thank you. When there are other issues on your mind it’s even hard to note small victories.
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Ten thoughts on No
Friday, September 19th, 2014No has won the day. Politics takes on a new direction. Some immediate thoughts. 1. Politics is important People have realised politics can make a
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Hypothecation is no answer for the NHS
Monday, September 15th, 2014Reports suggest that Labour is considering hypothecated national insurance increases to pay for additional NHS spending during the next parliament. I have to admit I
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A message for the back of the new £1 coin
Friday, September 12th, 2014The government is asking for design ideas for the back of the new £1 coin. Here are a few messages I can think of You’ve
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The NHS and private medical care do not mix. Why isn't that obvious?
Wednesday, August 20th, 2014Time and again we have been told that the presence of private health care in NHS hospitals was an issue about which we should have
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Everything about a set of accounts is subjective, even the year end date
Monday, August 11th, 2014I was amused by this comment on the blog this morning: You call yourself an accountant, right? If that was so, you would know that
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NHS privatisation: the loss leader model
Sunday, August 10th, 2014The Observer features the strike by care workers in Doncaster as its main story today. I am delighted they have. This is a massive issue
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