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Why has the U.S. economy fared so much better under Democratic presidents than Republicans?
By David Leonhardt of the New York Times Blue at the top, red at the bottom Has the economy fared better under Democratic presidents or Republican presidents over the past century? The sensible answer might seem to be: It’s probably been similar. Presidents, after...
Dear Joe Biden: Don’t Listen to Silicon Valley
Roger McNamee co-founded one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture-capital firms and was an important early investor in Facebook. But he has soured on Big Tech, arguing that it now promotes hate speech, undermines democracy and profits at society’s expense....
Tariffs May Help These 5 U.S. Industries
International trade is complicated. While it’s fair to say that global flows of goods and services produce clear winners and losers, trade is not a zero-sum game — not even close. These days, tariffs and import quotas are front and center on the minds of business...
2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
With the field of candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election widening, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America as well as accompanying videos. To determine the effectiveness of...
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Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing...
PM launches Labour’s local election campaign with focus on cost of living
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an "uncertain" backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnKeir Starmer says the 7 May elections...
Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
Representatives from Shell, BP, Lloyds of London, shipping giant Maersk, and banks such as HSBC and Goldman Sachs are set to join the meeting to discuss how the government and private sector can work together to reduce the impact of the war on the cost of living....
Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze at manifesto launch
Leader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party's Senedd election manifesto in Swansea. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnLeader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party's Senedd election...
Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut ‘unfair’ fines
The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board...
Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Tory leader refuses to rule out...
Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns
The National Education Union says schools need more funding to be able to make all classrooms inclusive. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe National Education Union says schools need...
‘I was naive,’ says minister who quit over Labour Together claims
He was speaking days after a Los Angeles jury found that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, had intentionally built addictive social media platforms. The two companies said they disagreed with the verdict and intended to...
No evidence of ‘family voting’ in by-election
An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAn investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no...
Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sides
The House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary session. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this...
Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles
The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won...
Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release
It is thought these questions related to his continued contact with Epstein after his first conviction for soliciting prostitution with a minor; reports that he had stayed at Epstein's home while the financier was in prison, and his association with a charity founded...