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Rightwing economic myths could derail Burnham’s project – to destroy them, look to Keynes

Borrowing can be good, there is no such thing as the ‘nation’s credit card’, and, yes, you can buck the markets – as previous governments have shown, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · 6h ago

OPINION - Burnham’s big speech was long on emotion, short on details

For those of us old enough to remember the fun days of Margaret Thatcher, this week has had the invigorating element of déjà vu. The Prime Minister’s speech about renationalising utilities, taking homes off neglectful landlords, establishing a National Care Service, tackling the triple lock, electoral reform and, possibly, reversing…

Evening Standard · 20h ago

Tearful Andy Burnham pledges to revive Britain

The prime minister pledged to end the ‘wrong direction’ of the country brought on by Margaret Thatcher, as he vowed to scrap the triple lock on pensions and explore closer ties with Europe in a rousing Labour conference speech

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Neoliberalism is in retreat. Viktor Shvets blames the boomers – but it’s not that simple

The title of global strategist Viktor Shvets’ book, The Twilight Before the Storm, aptly describes our current situation. On the one hand, Western societies are in the twilight of the long era of neoliberalism, dating back to the 1970s and characterised by financial deregulation, privatisation and faith in markets.

The Conversation · Sep 27

Readers reply: Which leader from history does the world need now?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Salman Rushdie: I long for the demolition of Trump’s vanity ballroom and his legacy

Author tells Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig about a new documentary on the assassination attempt that left him blind in one eye, the ‘Hollywood’ moment when he met his fifth wife, and why it’s harder to be an immigrant in Britain now than decades ago

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain

The long read: The new prime minister has declared he wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. But is he really prepared to be that radical?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Feuds, power and entitlement: 5 revealing royal books

British publishing, like its women’s magazines, feeds off the royals. The latest tabloid furore is over Charles, Earl Spencer’s book, Swan Song, honouring his late sister Princess Diana. Spencer’s claim that King Charles spoke dismissively about his late wife soon after her death has already earned a sharp, and unusual,…

The Conversation · Sep 22

Margaret Thatcher’s ‘favourite council’ plans 94% tax rise after government cuts

Known as Margaret Thatcher’s ‘favourite council’ for it’s historically low tax rates, Wandsworth Council said it would raise tax on Band D properties by £958

The Independent UK · Sep 16

‘I am seen as a Marmite figure’: Margaret Hodge on political battles, victories, errors – and regrets

At 82, the politician and anti-corruption champion is indefatigable. She discusses fighting the BNP, tackling antisemitism, and why, with her new memoir, she’s reclaiming the word ‘battleaxe’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9