‘Freedom Day’, Incentives, and What Comes NextAs of Monday 19 July, England has taken another step out of lockdown and into ‘freedom’, with nightclubs allowed to reopen, outdoor events…Jul 27, 2021Jul 27, 2021
‘Great British Railways’? We Should be so LuckyNeither ‘great’ nor ‘British’, the Tories’ plan to reform the transport system is a cynical parody of rail nationalisation.May 22, 2021May 22, 2021
The Tories Look After Their Own. Keir Starmer’s Labour Looks After No-One.If the cascading scandals of the last few weeks have taught us anything, it is this: the Conservatives look out for their own.May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
American FascismFascism came to America. Let’s stop pretending this was anything else.Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
In Defence of Relaxing Restrictions over ChristmasWith today’s shock announcement of further restrictions, Boris Johnson places dynamite on the very foundations of the rule of law.Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
The Complex Politics of ‘Court Packing’Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation doesn’t mark an end to Supreme Court drama. In fact, the real crisis may be just beginning.Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
The Toxic Comfort of ‘Business as Usual’The vice presidential debate felt almost comforting — and that should seriously worry us.Oct 9, 2020Oct 9, 2020
Four Books to Help You Understand Racism‘May you live in interesting times’. Allegedly an English translation of a traditional Chinese saying, this phrase has been bandied about…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Published inThe StartupThe Labour Antisemitism Report: Lies Upon LiesA leaked report reveals an inconvenient truth — and both traditional media and the new leadership stay silent.Apr 13, 2020Apr 13, 2020
‘Only Nixon Could go to China’: Why Donald Trump Might Make the Radical Recovery Obama Failed ToObama’s economic recovery programme was a disappointment. Could desperation and changing dynamics lead Trump to do better?Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020