Green Politics
Sunday Times economists’ letter does not support Tory policy
20 economists have called for a credible fiscal plan. This exposes divisions with the academic community but little support for the Tory's cut-at-any-cost policy.
The boom and bust rap
This has been around for a couple of weeks so not exactly new but, certainly for the wonky among you, […]
Tories call Robin Hood tax “hopelessly naive” – despite its backing by world economists
Just two days since the "Robin Hood" tax launched and already 23,000 people have voted in favour on the campaign's online poll. A deal could be reached in June.
Clegg: Refurbishing ports is “shot in the arm” for green recovery
Nick Clegg spoke exclusively to Left Foot Forward today. He described the Liberal Democrats' new wind farm pledge as a "shot in the arm" for a green recovery.
Stiglitz: Osborne is “crazy”
Joseph Stiglitz has been interviewed by the New Statesman. He described George Osborne as "crazy" and "out of touch with reality".
Robin Hood Tax campaign goes live
A campaign for a Financial Transactions Tax (a "Robin Hood tax") of 0.05% is launched today. No other measure would raise so much money or do so little harm.