We need to cut military spending, not protect it

by | Mar 15, 2015

The Daily Telegraph’s campaign for high military spending has gathered momentum. The Daily Telegraph’s campaign for high military spending has gathered momentum. Conservative backbenchers, retired generals and some Labour MPs have backed calls to keep “defence...

The canary in the coalmine – can self-interest end austerity?

by | Mar 13, 2015

Two stories caught my eye on our website yesterday (12th March), both relating to the effects of austerity on the United Kingdom. Two stories caught my eye on our website yesterday (12th March), both relating to the effects of austerity on the United Kingdom. The...

New report: The Psychological Impact of Austerity

by | Mar 12, 2015

“This report directly links cuts to public services with mental health problems… Psychologists are often in a position to see the effects that social and economic changes have on people. “This report directly links cuts to public services with mental...

Welfare reform is a feminist issue

by | Mar 8, 2015

On International Women’s Day, feminist organisations and campaigners who haven’t been active on austerity and welfare reform really need to have a rethink. On International Women’s Day, feminist organisations and campaigners who haven’t been active on austerity and...