The rise of the far-right in Europe shows how spectacularly austerity has failed
The rise of far-right popularism is a sign that the economic policy of austerity in Europe really has failed.
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How Labour can win a mandate for change
The spending squeeze will be dramatic and tough, requiring a very different governing strategy for Labour.
Britain’s economic growth is not a sign that austerity works
The economic recovery is due to a “combination of the depth of the hole it found itself in, the moderation in the trend toward deeper and deeper austerity and the effects of possibly bubble-creating government loans”, according to former United States secretary of the treasury Larry Summers.
Euro Unions demand: end austerity and put industry back to work
European manufacturing and industrial unions met in Madrid this week at a specially convened conference to discuss the crisis in European industry.
Never mind the 50p top rate: these five cuts really are a false economy
Five self-defeating cuts which are not only unfair, but fail on the coalition’s own criteria of deficit-reduction.
Brighton Greens’ council tax move shows the fight against austerity is on
Brighton Greens are to hold a referendum to let local people choose between cuts or paying a pound a week extra tax.
Evidence that coalition cuts hitting poorest harder
Spending cuts to local government appear to have fallen on poorer (Labour) areas far more severely than wealthier (Tory) ones.
The government must take responsibility on food poverty
The government should provide a non-profit, partially subsidised alternative alongside supermarkets.
Prostitution and Poverty in the UK
In Britain, the recession has left many people struggling to make ends meet, but reports have shown that some young people are turning to prostitution in pursuit of financial security.
Impact of austerity policies across EU now toxic
The European Trade Union Congress in a report issued this week has warned of the impact austerity policies are having on pay across the European Union.