Israel and the US talk as if they’ve won a victory, but the reality is that world opinion has turned decisively against the Israeli regime, says RAMZY BAROUD
Jeremy Hunt’s mental health policy: kicking us while we’re down
It looks like the Tories are once again gearing up to scapegoat some of the weakest in our society under the guise of 'getting people back to work' instead of solving any underlying issues, writes SYMON HILL

NOTHING illustrates the absurdity of Tory rule more than the mental health crisis facing Britain.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is taking nonsensical solutions to a new level by trying to stop people from taking time off work for mental health reasons — while not promising any new funding for already underfunded mental health services.
According to the Financial Times (August 25), “Jeremy Hunt plans to use the Autumn Statement to tackle the sharp rise in people unable to work because of mental health issues.”
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