A new force is stirring on the left
Eco-populism is coming for the Labour Party.
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James Meadway is an economist. He hosts the weekly economics podcast, Macrodose.
Eco-populism is coming for the Labour Party.
By James MeadwayThe cancellation of broadband by a million people is another sign of the UK’s economic and social decline.
By James MeadwayThe party has missed a golden political opportunity by not promising to tax capital gains at the same rate…
By James MeadwayIt isn’t wage rises that are fuelling high inflation – it’s profiteering by large corporations.
By James MeadwayHow did a £70bn “hole” become a £30bn “surplus”? The answer is that we’re doing economic policy wrong.
By James MeadwayAs the US and the EU embrace an era of state-led economic policy, the UK risks being left behind.
By James MeadwayThe former PM is a sideshow – the real damage was done by the “sensible” people who championed austerity.
By James MeadwayIf radicals fail to make clear demands on Starmer, New Labour’s old guard will take advantage.
By James MeadwayThe shadow cast by decades of depoliticised workplaces may finally be fading.
By James Meadway