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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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Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnLabour mayor Burnham and former minister...
Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt...
Will Tony Blair’s intervention change the Labour debate?
While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnWhile the former PM still has some admirers in...
Labour has ‘no coherent plan’ for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's...
Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA household using a typical amount of energy...
Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he...
Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge
A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnA committee of MPs says leaseholders have been...
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSome parents believe whether the government will take...
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes
"Later today, I, and other families who have lost children to social media, will tell the prime minister directly: social media is a product, and like any other faulty product causing the deaths of children, it should be restricted until the companies responsible have...
Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18...
MSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum
Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the moneyFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?21 hrs ago Article...