The Tories could end austerity now – but you can bet they’ll use Brexit fears as an excuse not to
The Conservative government could use £15 billion to end austerity policies after a surprise boost to the public finances – …
Category Archives: Austerity
BBC defends decision to put Islamophobic white-nationalists on discussion of Christchurch massacre
Who can keep up with the proliferation of racist, far-right political organisations since the Conservatives slithered back into office in …
The Tory attack on the people who put them in power has never been more vicious
Don’t be fooled by distractions like Brexit; the Conservative government’s main project – to deprive the UK’s ordinary citizens of …
Tory councils slash crime prevention budgets. What do they think will happen?
So much for the party of law and order. The Conservative government has cut the money available to local authorities …
Universal Credit is increasing ‘Victorian’ diseases while worsening the nurse shortage
This is the reality of Conservative politics – they simultaneously make serious problems worse while deliberately reducing the nation’s ability …
DWP launches SEVENTH review of benefit errors in a year. But were they REALLY mistakes?
As I write this, I, Daniel Blake is on the TV – its television premiere. The scene involves the title character’s …
Working parents are starving for a week at a time because they aren’t paid enough to feed their children
It breaks This Writer’s heart to learn about the suffering of parents in my home town of Bristol, although I’m …
Austerity policies are ‘social murder’, say experts who’ll be ignored by the Tories
New research by Lancaster University has shown that austerity policies, beloved by the Conservative government, amount to “social murder”. But …
Insensitivity of Queen’s Speech prompts backlash against the monarchy
In her Christmas message, the Queen spoke about poverty – a message that was utterly undermined by the opulence of …
It’s the season of goodwill – unless you’re a benefit claimant in the power of the Tory government
Are you ready for Christmas? It’s the common question at this time of year; we ask each other if we …