What we need is a flood of money
Thursday, February 13th, 2014I have already written about funding the NHS this morning. So let me offer another idea on how to funf flood defences. As is now
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Saving for the NHS
Thursday, February 13th, 2014On Monday night I watched Jeremy Paxman’s programme on the First World War. One of the social dimensions of the war that he discussed was
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If we want more funding for the NHS putting VAT on private health care would raise £2 billion
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014The NHS has supposedly had its funding ring-fenced by the government. But we now know that’s not really true. Demand is rising and so are
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Health and tax justice
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014I will be spending much of today with medical professionals. They're also activists. We'll be talking about health care and tax justice. In my opinion
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Owen Jones' 9 point Agenda for Hope
Monday, January 27th, 2014Owen Jones has written what he calls a a nine point Agenda for Hope in the Independent this morning on which he hopes those concerned
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Public ownership should be the default option for public services
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014I have worked with Green MP Caroline Lucas on a number of projects since she went to Westminster in 2010. I have no involvement in
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Has Labour freed itself from fear? It can't be courageous if not
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014Even Labour’s own supporters are saying it’s time for them to deliver some policies. I agree. And I’m not asking for the sort of thing
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The UK's not capable of holding bankers to account
Tuesday, December 17th, 2013My friend and co-author Prof Prem Sikka has the following blog on The Conversation website. I share it with permission: Iceland has sent four former
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What could go wrong for George? Quite a lot if truth be told
Thursday, December 5th, 2013George Osborne looked remarkably smug after his autumn statement. If he was to be believed all is now rises and sunshine in the UK –
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