Opinion: The Government’s Net Zero Strategy Is Beyond Disappointing
by James Meadway
Unless the Treasury’s attitude towards borrowing changes, the government's decarbonisation strategy is futile, writes James Meadway.
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Opinion: Sunak’s Furlough Rollback Shows the Government’s Priorities Are All Wrong
by James Meadway
On the same day official figures showed the UK has the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in Europe, the chancellor chose to begin talking about ending furlough schemes. James Meadway argues the 'rush to return' has been baked into the government's response at the expense of public health.
5 NHS Demands We Must Not Compromise On
by Peter Pannier
As parties left and right scramble to be crowned 'party of the NHS' in the eyes of the electorate, NHS staff are continuing to take action over pay. Last week the Royal College of Midwives picketed for the first time in their history, and today radiographers are also walking out. However, demands remain modest. Here are five simple demands we need to make if we really want to secure the future of the NHS.
Between the Lines: Gary Barlow’s Tax Avoidance Plot In His Own Words
by Thomas Seal
Gary Barlow, reinvented has-been, was recently rumbled for avoiding millions in unpaid tax. Cue a Twitter 'backlash' and pointed fingers. When this happened to Jimmy Carr for the comparatively paltry sum of half a million, he was made an example of by the PM. This time Cameron has advised that no action be taken. Unrelatedly, Barlow is a Conservative party donor. As a 'national treasure' gets dragged to the stocks, we take a look at the clues Barlow's been laying out for us all along.