Latest Articles

How the Greens Were Misled

One man, now embroiled in a shocking scandal, may have done the movement incalculable damage. Read more – ‘How the Greens Were Misled’.

The Corporate Welfare State

Despite the crisis, it’s still socialism for the 1%, capitalism for the rest. Read more – ‘The Corporate Welfare State’.

The Self-Attribution Fallacy

Intelligence? Talent? No, the ultra-rich got to where they are through luck and brutality. Read more – ‘The Self-Attribution Fallacy’.

Peak Stuff?

Could it be true that resource use is reduced by economic growth? Read more – ‘Peak Stuff?’.

Wealth Destroyers

The Corporation of the City of London has harmed you more than you know. Read more – ‘Wealth Destroyers’.

It’s the Rich Wot Gets the Pleasure

Population is much less of a problem than consumption. No wonder the rich are obsessed by it. Read more – ‘It’s the Rich Wot Gets the Pleasure’.

Sucking Out Our Brains Through Our Eyes

Advertising trashes our happiness and trashes the planet. And my income depends on it. Read more – ‘Sucking Out Our Brains Through Our Eyes’.

Show Me The Money

We have a democratic right to know who is funding public advocacy. Read more – ‘Show Me The Money’.

A Random Nonsense-Generating Machine

Christopher Booker’s latest cock-ups almost match his all-time record. Read more – ‘A Random Nonsense-Generating Machine’.

Sounding the Deeps

If this analysis is correct, a Great Depression is all but inevitable. Read more – ‘Sounding the Deeps’.

Roads to Ruin

A new road-building programme will drain money from essential services. Read more – ‘Roads to Ruin’.

More Cuts Please

The government is burning the money that could save public services. Read more – ‘More Cuts Please’.

Going Naked

This is why I’ve declared my financial interests, and why I believe other journalists should do the same. Read more – ‘Going Naked’.

War with the Wullies

This planning battle is a fight between the people and a totalitarian model of capitalism. Read more – ‘War with the Wullies’.

A Gun to Your Head

Should wider sanctions be imposed on Syria? Read more – ‘A Gun to Your Head’.

Arrested Development

The wild boar cull should be halted, and we should stop confusing conservation with gardening. Read more – ‘Arrested Development’.

Think of a Tank

The “free market thinktanks” and their secret funders are a threat to democracy. Read more – ‘Think of a Tank’.

Making a Mockery of Localism

The government’s claim that local people will have more say over planning is an outright lie. Read more – ‘Making a Mockery of Localism’.

Terra Nullius

Read the small print and you find that the government wants a total abandonment of the planning system. Read more – ‘Terra Nullius’.

Balloon Debate

Why is the government spending £1.6m on a geo-engineering experiment whose results can never be used? Read more – ‘Balloon Debate’.

Next Page »