The British government has learnt a lot from Putin. A protester has been charged with a breach of the peace after being arrested during the accession proclamation of King Charles III in Edinburgh. The woman was holding a sign saying “Fuck imperialism. Abolish monarchy.”
Economics
Prospect Magazine – Back to school: 13 top economists on the one idea economics still has to learn
There are some good bits and pieces in here. Read here
Austerity
Stathis Kouvelakis & Costas Lapavitsas: Syriza’s Repressive Turn
Alexis Tsipras’s government promised to end austerity. Now it’s defending the banks against people evicted from their homes — and persecuting those who protest. Read here
National Politics
Mike Sivier – At Last The UK Is To Have A Left-Wing Political Party To Challenge The Right
A new initiative called ‘Collective’ which involves Jeremy Corbyn and other figures on the UK left looks likely to evolve into a political party. Read the article HERE.
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