Government accused of ‘economic vandalism’ over handing of Thomas Cook
The government could have saved money and jobs during the Thomas Cook crisis and chose not to.
Yearly Archives: 2019
What can the UK learn from Canada’s experience of legalising cannabis?
One year on Canada’s legalisation of cannabis is working for some but needs improvement to correct historic injustices.
£14 Billion ‘wasted’ by the government on ‘botched’ outsourcing
New report shows waste of at least £14 billion based on 52 investigations by independent bodies including the National Audit Office and Parliamentary Select Committees.
Money down the drain? UK military training overseas is unfit for purpose
One of the casualties of the Brexit saga is that major non-Brexit problems aren’t being examined. Military training overseas is no exception.
Prem Sikka: How companies use debt to line their pockets
Corporate debt and greed are going to sink the British economy, writes Prof Prem Sikka.
EXCLUSIVE: Extinction Rebellion supporters voted ‘overwhelmingly’ against tube shutdown going ahead
But the nature of organising in XR meant that ‘autonomous’ groups could go ahead and do it anyway. Cue public backlash.
What’s in Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal – and how is it different to May’s?
IPPR comparison of Johnson and May’s Brexit deals finds the PM’s deal is a ‘harder’ version than his predecessor’s.
The Alternative Queen’s Speech: Green peers launch plans for climate action and Lords abolition
Baroness Jenny Jones has published what the Queen should have said on Monday….
Extinction Rebellion under fire over attempt to shut down tube stations
Rush-hour trains disrupted with commuters physically targeting protesters ahead of High Court hearing against protest ban.
Johnson’s Brexit deal must be put to public vote, say campaigners
Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal may yet face obstacles, note commentators from left campaign groups to the Lib Dems.