It doesn’t matter that the government has got the number of migrants wrong. Here’s why
The big problem is that the government thinks immigration has been bad for Britain, not that it has been overestimating the…
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Our union backed Brexit, but that doesn’t mean scrapping freedom of movement
We can only improve the lives of our members, like those planning stike action at McDonalds, through solidarity.
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We’re racing towards another private debt crisis – so why did no one see it coming?
The Office for Budget Responsibility failed to foresee the rise in household debt.
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Inequality hasn’t risen since the crash but it’s now set to soar
The Conservatives’ £9bn of welfare cuts will reduce family incomes by as much as £3,000 a year.
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Austerity has failed – the race is on to find a practical alternative
Neither Labour nor the Tories have come up with a coherent plan.
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A life lived in the post-crash world has given the young good reason to back Corbyn
The credit crunch a decade ago has shaped the adult lives of a whole generation.
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Is Brexit finally making it easier to buy a house?
House prices are cooling. But is it good news for first-time buyers?
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The cunning politicisation of Neymar’s move to PSG
Neymar Jr has become an unsuspecting pawn in an economic game of chess.
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