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The economy: why shouldn’t we own it?
Attempts to mystify the workings of the economy in a neoliberal smog are failing — the British public is calling out for an interventionist approach under direct state control, writes MERCEDES VILLALBA MSP
CHRISTOPHE DOMEC speaks to the France Insoumise politician facing constant persecution from French authorities
It can be hard to discern conspiracy theory from reality and under the Trump regime the two might just be the same thing, writes Linda Pentz Gunter
ALAN SIMPSON says responses to the Golders Green attacks risk deepening divides across our country
Capturing the general strikes history is a vital part of our struggles today, posits HENRY FOWLER
On a tumultuous day in Welsh politics DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the key issues for progressives in Wales to grapple with the rise of the far right
OVER the past 10 years the debate around ownership of the economy has shifted to the left. This might not seem obvious given that we have a Conservative government that is heading into the next election simply hoping that inflation and food prices will fall and in Scotland a government that has balanced its budgets on the backs of local councils, who now regularly close public services while maintaining the regressive council tax.
However, when it comes to industrial strategy, the terms of the debate are changing.
Public ownership of key utilities has always been popular with a majority of voters in Britain, and the disparity between this and the policies of our political parties is striking.
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