Free speech on campus is under threat – but not from who you think
Rather than safe spaces and no platforming, it is government policies that are the real threat to freedom of expression.
Public Services
The Tories are trying to pull a fast one on NHS privatisation – here’s how
The government is pushing a new consultation on how to turn NHS contracts into semi to fully private deals. Kane Shaw explains the dangers lurking behind ICPs.
If austerity is really over, the Chancellor must present a plan to invest in our economy
Chancellor Philip Hammond will present his autumn budget in two weeks. His number one focus must be investing in a sustainable economy, argues Prem Sikka.
Forget the Universal Basic Income – here’s an idea that would truly transform our society
Our response to Brexit must be an invigorated public environment directly controlled by local democracy – a prospect offered by ‘Universal Basic Services’.
Sub-co strike: How NHS bodies can dodge national pay rates
The NHS-owned company says it ‘can operate more competitively against private companies’. Workers appear to be paying the price.
Revealed: New figures strike blow to Tories’ austerity project
This won’t make pleasant reading for the Chancellor…
Richard Burgon: The Tories are planning yet more barriers to justice
Is a justice system even just if ordinary people cannot access it? Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon MP discusses the Tories’ new Civil Liability Bill.
EXCLUSIVE: Westminster Council spends nearly £1.6m on gagging orders in four years
Westminster Labour said the public have a ‘right to know’ if employees have criticisms of how public bodies operate, while unions called for more transparency.
From the Tees Valley to Cornwall, politicians are hoping to fix Britain’s privatised bus system
Across the country, authorities are hoping to use new powers to bring the ‘London model’ for running Britain’s buses into force.
Ambulance driving volunteers? Thanks, but no thanks
With a shaky history of patient support, the East of England Ambulance Trust is planning to bring in volunteers to drive emergency vehicles. Alex Mayer MEP gives the plan a red light.