What the left can learn from the free-market right
The economic crisis has placed neo-liberalism under pressure. But the left has much to learn from the movement that pushed the rise of the free-market right.
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Progressives should reject Letwin’s call for charities to campaign less
Tory Oliver Letwin wants the voluntary and community sector to campaign less; we say a healthy, campaigning voluntary sector is a natural ally for progressives.
Independent newsroom concerned by possible Liddle appointment
The possible appointment of Rod Liddle as editor of the Independent is concerning the paper’s newsroom. One journalist tells this blog they are considering leaving.
Providing jobs for the socially excluded
The PM has leant his support to BeOnsite, a national not for profit organisation that addresses the skills shortage in the construction industry.
Better transport, more jobs, healthier lives… oh, and a safe climate
Tackling climate change by championing the additional benefits that flow from decarbonisation is a sound messaging strategy, winning support from progressives.
From poverty to power
Before any general election, anyone involved in advocacy (as I am on aid and development) indulges in ‘what would my dream manifesto look like?’ fantasies. (And then usually goes off to lobby the political parties and be told why theirtest
McFadden turns on Tory manufacturing policy
Pat McFadden spoke last night on ‘The new industrial revolution’. He discussed the future low carbon economy and attacked the Tory approach to manufacturing.
A Genuinely Progressive Foreign Policy
Five key changes are required to transform Britain’s tarnished relationship with the world and make our foreign policy genuinely progressive. They are as follows: 1. Unilateral nuclear disarmament In the wake of the financial crisis there’s been an increased willingnesstest
Directly elected mayors with increased powers will reinvigorate local governance
A new report says that by giving elected mayors both greater powers and an increased mandate, local democracy and governance can be reinvigorated.
Ban private schools
Ban Private Schools They perpetuate the gross inequalities in the UK; this can only be addressed if they are erased completely. The two other alternatives which might be more palatable to our politicians are taxing the life out of those thattest