PFI is still crippling our public services
PFI contracts need to be thoroughly investigated, so we can return some of the money to schools and hospitals
Prem Sikka
How the Tories are redefining the state’s relationship with its citizens
Social rights are becoming commodities only available to the wealthy
The fundamental accounting error in Osborne’s budget plans
Every household and business knows that borrowing for investment purposes is good
Rich man, poor man: the two-nation policies of the Conservative government
New tax plans will help the middle classes, but do nothing to address inequality
The Tory mirage of share-owning democracy
Any form of democracy is associated with rights, duties and powers, which are weak in corporations
Here’s why ordinary people aren’t feeling the economic recovery
A sustainable economy can’t be built on a shrinking share of GDP for ordinary people, but political parties are not offering any alternatives
Tax cheats cost far more than benefits cheats – yet far fewer are prosecuted
Analysis of HMRC data shows that the political culture is far more sympathetic to tax avoiders
There are alternatives to the government’s slash and burn policies
There are alternative ways of managing public finances that aren’t reliant on more savage cuts.
Tax revenues are under relentless attack – the government needs to take action
Chasing tax avoiders is labour intensive, but since 2005, 34,000 jobs have gone from HMRC.