Privatisation in Russia? Here’s why it won’t happen
Remembering the first wave of privatisation in the 1990s, when things fell apart.
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Where does John McDonnell stand on reversing spending cuts?
Labour sources say they are looking at “numerous options” after shadow chancellor is reported to be planning to reverse all…
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If the left leaves it to David Cameron, we’ll have Brexit for sure
Only an upbeat, leftwing case can keep Britain in the European Union.
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The global shipping slowdown hints at a recession around the corner
Instability in China and tumbling commodity prices have devastated the world’s freight providers – a strong indicator of trouble to…
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Politicians: it’s no longer OK to know nothing about technology
It’s bad enough to joke about not being “techy”; it’s worse to back a piece of legislation from a position of…
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Another trade minister walks away from David Cameron’s failed project
Francis Maude is lucky enough to be able to walk away from this Government and their failing policies – if…
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The Future of the Left: A new start requires a new economy
Creating a “sharing economy” can get the left out of its post-crunch malaise, says Stewart Lansley.
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How a small tax rise exposed the SNP’s anti-austerity talk for just that
The SNP refuse to use their extra powers to lessen austerity, says Kezia Dugdale.
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