Tag: corruption

Sticks and Stones May Break Owen Jones, but Words Will Never Hurt Him
Owen Jones joins Matt Zarb-Cousin and Max Shanly on All The Best for a lively discussion on Lycamobile scandal, the Windrush scandal, problems with the media and a general salting sesh.
Zimbabwe in Crisis: Who Will Replace Robert Mugabe?
Zimbabwe is teetering on the edge of a precipice — and potentially a military coup. The country, long dogged by political turmoil and economic instability, is facing more uncertainty than ever before as infighting within its ruling party intensifies.
5 Things You Should Know About Toxic Water Inside the United States
With corrupt government officials and big business devastating the country's clean water supply, America's  poor are being poisoned. A look into the murky water politics of the US.
Long Read: The Fantastic Corruption of the Broadcasting British Class
The BBC is often lauded as a beacon of impartial reporting. But this weekend, as Queen Elizabeth's birthday celebrations dominate its reporting, it's worth delving into organisation's deep structural and personal links to the UK's corrupt political elite.
Long Read: From Apathy to Outrage: Why Political Corruption Matters to the Left
Sunday Long Read: Corruption has been a long-standing feature of British democracy, and the rallying cry of populists throughout history. In light of the recent election expenses scandal, what does this mean for the left?
Long Read: 3 Ways to Understand Rousseff’s Impeachment and the Growth of the Right in Brazil
The unfolding 'coup' against Brazil's Dilma Rousseff has caused outcry across the world, but things aren't as cut-and-dry as they seem.
Why Brazil’s Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff Matters
Last week, Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff, was impeached and suspended following allegations of fiddling the public accounts. As rival Michel Temer takes the reins pending Rousseff's trial, it's becoming clear there are vested interests at play.