Total 5 Posts
Rishi Sunak’s decision to bring back David Cameron has distracted us all for now, but the long-term strategy is flawed
5 min read
Rishi Sunak’s appointment of David Cameron as foreign secretary raises questions. Cameron, not a popular figure, is linked to Brexit and an era of austerity, conflicting with Sunak’s strategy. The move may have short-term benefits but poses risks for the Conservative Party.
Ed Balls and George Osborne’s new podcast is essential listening – but not for the reasons they think
6 min read
In a new podcast, former chancellor George Osborne and former shadow chancellor Ed Balls have revealed how their parties collaborated on devising some of the most damaging policies of the past 20 years.
How austerity made the UK more vulnerable to COVID
5 min read
Evidence shows austerity has wide-ranging consequences for health.
Decade of progress on making England’s homes safer threatened by austerity and the pandemic
5 min read
The number of homes with serious hazards has been nearly halved, but improvements have slowed and may now be in reverse.
The long-term effects of austerity last for generations
4 min read
Public spending cuts and the soaring cost of living will not only affect people’s lives now but could trickle down through generations.