Jamie Mackie

No need for a moral panic about the welfare system It’s far from perfect, but the UK’s spending is broadly controlled and employment is high

A piece of myth-busting essential reading….

on.ft.com/48sdQoR No need for a moral panic about the welfare system

@devex.com Trump's 90 day US foreign aid freeze is disastrous for many communities round the world. It is irresponsible in the way it was introduced with no warning or preparation. It tells people across the world 'you can't trust the USA'. Is this really the legacy Trump wants to leave behind?

The price of second hand Tesla's might fall faster

We now have a plan to make England's local government work – but I fear party politics will trash it | Martin Kettle Angela Rayner’s white paper on reform in this vital area is well-intentioned. The problems will be funding and sabotage, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Hi Phil. What did you make of Martin Kettle's G article on Rayner local govt in England reform white paper today? I haven't read the white paper, but he seemed to be making some valid points. Jamie
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