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Growing back better
In October 2022, the new Conservative government is in turmoil, unpopular and divided. While its members clash over economic policy, polls suggest Labour will comprehensively win the next election. But one thing both parties, and apparently most people in Britain, firmly agree on is this: we need growth. What does that mean? Covid and Net…
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A wise government
A new PM. A new cabinet. Who are these people? The BBC helpfully informs us, with a brief sketch of each key individual. Take Kwasi Kwarteng, for instance. The BBC’s Lora Jones tells us he is not lacking in “intellectual firepower”, has a “double first from Cambridge University and a PhD in economic history” and,…