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Jamie Beauvais

The Education Secretary is spreading pointless myths about free speech on campus

Jamie Beauvais
22 July, 2020

Talking up the idea of a ‘free speech crisis’ is a favourite of Tories, but this latest ploy is pure hypocrisy.

Just some of the ways the government is trying to deflect blame for its own Covid failings

Jamie Beauvais
13 July, 2020

‘The Conservatives’ continued attempt to shift blame away from themselves…appears to be a blatant attempt at absolving themselves of responsibility’

Analysis: Would pushing Lib Dems to the Left be an electoral success for Layla Moran?

Jamie Beauvais
25 June, 2020

Will they attract Corbyn supporters?

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Ask how politics pays the piper to know who calls the tune

Jamie Beauvais
1 June, 2020

As a government sweetheart deal for big newspapers hits headlines, Jamie Beauvais asks if the concept of free and independent media has been lost.

History suggests the UK may be about to see a surge in xenophobia

Jamie Beauvais
15 May, 2020

The left must be prepared to fight a rising tide of prejudice after this pandemic. Pictured: A Spanish flu ward.

If we’re bailing out companies, let’s make them work for us

Jamie Beauvais
30 April, 2020

You want public money, you act in the public interest.

Ignore the calls for a ‘purge’: Labour needs unity now

Jamie Beauvais
6 April, 2020

Tony Blair adviser John McTernan called on Starmer to strike while the iron is hot and rid Labour of it’s left figures. Jamie Beauvais explains why Labour needs unity.

Will the government ever give back its emergency powers?

Jamie Beauvais
24 March, 2020

The bill was rushed through and has some worrying features.

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How a four-day week could fight the gender pay gap

Jamie Beauvais
9 March, 2020

A new book looks at the potential equalising effects of a shorter working week.

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