The BHS scandal shows that we need workers on boards
Corporations are being run entirely in the interests of executives and shareholders, with little concern for anyone else
Green Politics
Brexit could mean two more years of austerity, IFS reports
The government’s aim of balancing the books by 2019/20 would be virtually impossible after a Leave vote
European freedom of movement is a class issue
The wealthy have lived globally for generations, but they don’t want the rest of us to do the same
Quantitative Easing for the people: the antidote to market fundamentalism?
In ‘A Sharing Economy’, Stewart Lansley argues that social wealth funds could reduce inequality and strengthen economies
Granting China market economy status would ruin key British industries
The European Parliament has voted against China being granted Market Economy Status, though the Tories have backed it
IMF: Long-term effects of Brexit would be ‘negative and substantial’
Incomes, house prices, output, currency and investment could all be hit hard by a Leave vote
How serious is David Cameron about tackling corruption?
Flaws in transparency drive appease the wealthy and big business
Lower immigration or a stronger economy? The Leave camp can’t have both
Cutting immigration by 50 per cent would require a two per cent tax increase, new research suggests
Panama Papers: Labour must pull together to end corruption
As the government launches its anti-corruption summit, Labour should call for justice for the world’s poorest
Brexit would weaken the campaign against toxic trade deals like TTIP
The UK government has been a leading proponent of TTIP. That wouldn’t change if we left Europe.