With the death of Pope Francis, the world loses not only a church leader but also a moral compass
Bail out the many, not the few
Now is the time to build on the spirit of unity and solidarity, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE MP

THIS week the Daily Telegraph reported leaked Treasury policies that should set alarm bells ringing.
The paper sets out a proposed “policy package” of tax rises and spending cuts that could be announced soon in order to “enhance credibility and boost investor confidence.”
In other words, the Tories and sections of big business are seeking to use the current crisis to argue for a new wave of “shock therapy” austerity to “reset” the economy.
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