Editorial The escalating conflict in the Middle East following the attack on Iran threatens to return Britain to the kind of economic stress it last encountered in the 1970s — rising energy prices, squeezed living standards, and a working class searching for political leadership that speaks directly to its situation. In this context, Clive Lewis's … Continue reading The Iranian Debacle – A Moment of Opportunity?
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Liberalism, Neoliberalism and the Trade Union Movement
Martin Seale The liberalism of the late 19th century was characterized by the view that the role of the state should be limited. The state would protect the nation from external enemies, enforce the rule of law (much around property) and provide some limited form of education. British capitalism seemed to function reasonably well up to the 2nd half … Continue reading Liberalism, Neoliberalism and the Trade Union Movement