Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 3, May 2022
The news you didn’t see this week…
We Own It
Anti-privatisation campaigners demand Channel 4 stays in public hands
‘We hope to show Nadine Dorries that there is real opposition to any plans to privatise Channel 4, and ultimately, we want to ensure that Channel 4 remains in public hands.’
My 5 favourite LFF articles of 2021
Chris Jarvis gives his highlights of Left Foot Forward’s outputs in 2021
9 progressive policies the Climate Assembly recommended
They want public transport to be nationalised and free.
Exclusive: Campaigners criticise ‘revolving door’ as Serco appoints top ex civil servant
And a health minister is a former Serco lobbyist.
Public health experts demand publication of contact tracing contracts
Around £9bn is unaccounted for.
Time’s up: Campaigners and MPs step up demands for end to water privatisation
“The story of water privatisation is a story of failure. We’ve had thirty years of rising bills, shareholders and CEOs pocketing millions.”
Just 19% think railways should be run by private companies
Nationalisation of the railways remains an overwhelmingly popular policy.
Privatisation fail: 8 out of 21 probation contracts scuppered in just a month
This is the second time in just a month that a private company running probation services has hit crisis point.
Nationalise water industry without compensation, say campaigners
“If anything, the public should be compensated for what’s happened – it’s been an absolute disaster.”