Emergencies and crises in a spiv economy

‘THE COST OF EVERYTHING BUT THE VALUE OF NOTHING’ The epithet is often used to describe the deficit of knowledge and judgment associated with the Conservative Party in government. As the humane services upon which we depend for a decent and secure life...

Cloaking prejudice in the guise of anti-racism

FAITH COMMUNITIES often make a valuable contribution to society. And opposing racism is an important aspect of acting justly. However it is important to be on guard against attempts – under the guise of respecting religious belief and opposing racism – to block the...

A peg-in-the-ground marker for a better politics?

COMMENT CAN HAVE A VERY SHORT SHELF LIFE. When change begins in politics, it has a way of accelerating very quickly and what began as a small trickle may rapidly turn into a torrent. The upheaval in Westminster which began four days ago is a reminder that those of us...