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Category Archives: Politics in context
Do we get what the planet is telling us?
It’s been an important few weeks for the planet. We have had the most recent report from the IPCC. It makes salutary reading for policymakers and for each of us individually. At the same time, at the very same time … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Breakdown, Climate Change, Politics in context, renewable energy
Tagged Climate Breakdown, democracy, politics
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Renewable Energy – where next in the UK?
I know that comparing the UK with other EU member states isn’t all that fashionable these days. But as long as we are still in the EU we do still benefit from regular statistical comparison between what we do here … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the Headlines, Climate Change, Politics in context, renewable energy, UK-EU
Tagged EU, Eurostat, green energy, politics, renewables
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UK-US TRADE DEAL TO BE SHROUDED IN SECRECY
This is the morning’s front page that greeted me on 21 December 2017. Several things immediately spring to the forefront of my mind: We weren’t supposed to start trade negotiations until after we’ve left the EU; so what is the … Continue reading
Tax – it’s not a fee for services
There is a prevailing sense that paying tax is something everyone naturally wants to avoid. I think it is a pernicious undermining of any kind of social cohesion to give this view too much credence. It is made worse by … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, GENERAL ELECTION, Politics in context, Tax Matters, Welfare
Tagged dementia tax, education, equality, justice, money, public goods, public services, sharing burdens, social care, Tax
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An Economy That Works for People and Planet
It is almost impossible not to see that the approach that we as a society have taken to economic development, to the way the economy is shaped, hasn’t worked for many people and is devastating the planet. Why is that? … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Equality, Politics in context
Tagged business, economics, factors of production, Markets, money, politics, supply and demand, Trade
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Please let us come back to our senses!
As per the Guardian, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell said the burgundy passport had been a source of national “humiliation”.[1] This was posted in the Guardian on 2 April. Had it been the day before, I’d have put it down to … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Reform, Politics in context
Tagged identity, media, passport, politics, rationality
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A dark day for the UK – and for Europe
Let’s start with a quick time-line: This table of contents comes from Wikipedia on ‘Events of the 20th century’. It’s war, war and more war. It’s violence and discord. Interestingly, the European Union doesn’t feature on this list. So let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the Headlines, Constitutional Reform, Peace, Politics in context, UK-EU
Tagged Article 50, Brexit, Diversity, European Union, integration, peace, War
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Reflecting on Globalisation
Globalisation has had a bad press. Everyone seems to be against it. And yet, do we know what it is that we are against? And are there aspects of it that aren’t all so negative? What is globalisation? It is … Continue reading
Post Truth Era? In defence of truth
Lately, the phrase ‘post-truth’ has gained currency in describing the times we live in, much like post-modern or post-industrial might have been used previously. This phrase sticks in my crow. First, what does it mean? Second, is it true – … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the Headlines, Politics in context, The mechanics of politics
Tagged fact, media, press, truth
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How Low Have we Sunk?
Standards in public life are perceived to be at an all-time low. This is a problem. It is a problem because it means that people don’t trust politicians and all those associated with politics (and that includes many public servants). … Continue reading
