Andy Burnham’s leadership will be judged on whether he charts a genuinely different course, argues BECK ROBERTSON
The Tory approach to the pandemic is punishing the north – again
Soaring joblessness and rates of infection and death almost a third higher than the UK average show that the old industrial areas of Britain are victims of this government's wealthy-first policy, says JON TRICKETT MP
HOPES FADE AWAY: Parade of shops in Lee Park Liverpool
While Italy’s communist tradition remains fragmented and politically marginal, France’s party is attempting to re-establish itself as an independent force rooted in working-class organisation, says NICK WRIGHT
Critics of UBI underestimate both its political significance and its economic potential, writes BERT SCHOUWENBURG
As Ontario burns, campaigners are demanding action – not more pipelines, says DAVE McKEE
Innovation in biotechnology is changing how we conceive of meat, say ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT of SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
BARELY a day goes by when the government isn’t trumpeting all the good things it claims to have done during these difficult times.
It cites high public spending to keep the country afloat as we navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic. Then it lists the levels of support to businesses, working people and those struggling. Followed by support for the NHS and claims of a commitment to levelling-up the regions.
You could easily mistakenly believe that the government is on your side.
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