The Scunthorpe crisis and the rebirth of national capitalism
By rescuing British Steel, Keir Starmer has marked a turn against neoliberal complacency. This realism should guide his government from…
By Ian Watts
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The government can reverse the town’s fortunes with a long-term plan for British Steel.
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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face their greatest test.
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The Tory leader should not defend Israel’s decision to block two Labour MPs from the country.
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Labour is hemmed in by military and economic enemies – but not every scenario is entirely grim.
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The Chancellor will now be forced to contemplate tax rises.
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