Politics

The Private Finance Initiative threatens Britain’s schools and hospitals, writes Kerry-anne Mendoza.

Filed in: Activism Debt Economics Education Politics Society United Kingdom

Inspired by the rightward lurch of British politics, The Prisma newspaper set up a debate to try to answer this question. Amy Hall reports.

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Oxford University’s partnership with Shell has provoked protest – and there’s more to come, explains People & Planet’s Louise Hazan.

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And they mark a dangerous regression from food-as-right to food-as-charity, argues Tom Belger.

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The European insecticide ban is a forward-thinking step. Sandra Bell calls for support from Britain’s government.

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While rankings have improved, Iris Gonzales describes a culture of impunity which fails to get justice for murdered media workers.

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Shimri Zameret on why he thinks national struggles for social justice are failing to bring true international solidarity among workers.

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Angered by the avoidable tragic factory collapse at Rana Plaza, Bangladesh, Mari Marcel Thekaekara looks at how we’ve regressed on employment.

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Britain says it’s too late for torture victims to seek compensation but the new Kenyan government could intervene.

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Communities are scrambling to protect their lands from tree plantations multiplying in Mozambique’s northern highlands. Hazel Healy reports.

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Economist and author Dan O’Neill and journalist and author Daniel Ben-Ami go head-to-head.

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