Austerity Isn’t Working • Sparpolitik ist keine Lösung • L’austérité ne marche pas
Carlos Mulas, Executive Director of Fundacion IDEAS, tells the story of a new, pan-European campaign against ever more austerity.
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Killings, cancer, corruption and Azerbaijan: Eurovision in the Islamic Republic of BP
Greg Palast investigates the role of BP in the regime of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, a corrupt regime which kills its opponents.
Supporters’ trusts in football are more vital now than ever before
Ben Shave from Supporters Direct writes about the achievements of supporters’ trusts and how they shouldn’t be underestimated.
Adonis: There’s a “state of warfare” between Number 10 and Whitehall
Labour’s new advisor to the party’s policy review on industrial strategy, Lord Adonis, tells Heather Spurr all is not well between Downing Street and Whitehall.
New poll reveals the consensus behind austerity is shattering
Politics and public opinion across Europe changed decisively in May; before then the austerians dominated – but now, the tide has turned, writes Steve Hart.
If hundreds of back office staff are sacked, police officers will be stuck behind desks
Much of the political discussion about crime in London doesn’t seem to recognise that the police service is made up of more than just police officers.
State school students more likely to achieve a First at Oxford than independent schoolers
Evidence shows students from state schools are more likely to achieve a first-class degree at Oxford University than students from independent schools.
Hotel group leads the way in granting London living wage to hospitality staff
Living wage campaigners are celebrating today after Intercontinental Hotels Group announced the wages of 850 members of staff will now start at £8.30 an hour.
Has the ‘greenest government ever’ given up on carbon budgets?
In the wake of the draft Energy Bill, it is time to make sure the government sticks by its commitments and reduces emissions in line with the carbon budgets.
Jobs and growth would benefit from green economy measures
Simon Bullock, senior campaigner for Friends of the Earth, explains how Jobs and growth will benefit from green economy measures.