‘Out of chaos, a new consensus may be emerging on how to fix inequality’
It is the biggest act of wealth destruction on record. We knew Trussonomics was a catastrophe, but now…
Thomas Piketty
Shadow banking system could prompt new financial crisis, warns McDonnell advisor
One of John McDonnell’s key economic advisors has warned of the looming risks in the financial system…
There is a case for higher taxes but it must never come from the politics of envy, a Consensus activist writes
Making a winning argument on tax is essential to Labour’s renewal and electability in 2020. It will require…
“The Tories are just as vicious as they have always been” – John McDonnell speech in Preston
This is the speech given today by John McDonnell, shadow Chancellor, at the TAS Partnership in Preston, an employee…
Corbyn reveals big names in new Economic Advisory Committee
Famous economists Thomas Piketty, David Blanchflower and Ann Pettifor are among the names to have joined Labour’s Economic…
Piketty to debate top Miliband advisor
This coming Monday, one of Miliband’s top advisors, Lord Stewart Wood, is set to engage with current superstar…
Inequality will take away our ability to change society
At 222-224 Westbourne Grove is Notting Hill Post Office. Today it stands empty, wooden struts supporting the glassless…
