While George Osborne is crowing about the success of austerity, Simon Wren-lewis examines the high costs of Osborne’s failed economic policy.
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Simon Wren-Lewis: The economic and political cost of UK austerity
Climate Crisis
DeSmog UK: Wood Pellets Have Devastating Impact On Baltic Forests, Report Shows
EU power companies “insatiable” demand for wood is harming Baltic forests, campaigners have claimed following the publication of a damning report. Read here
National Politics
Marcus Barnett: Behind the UK Post Office IT Scandal
This is a major unknown scandal. It reveals the insidiousness of the class system in UK companies and courts. Victims are not demanding that Royal Mail managers face prosecution. And the judges? Read Here
Finance
Aditya Chakrabortty: A basic income for everyone? Yes, Finland shows it really can work
Universal Basic Income is, like Helicopter Money or a Green New Deal, held in contempt by the establishment: not practical, not possible, something for the loony left. In reality it is an idea being increasingly […]
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