In the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s murder, JOHN GREEN wonders whether the government will really get to grips with the root cause of these attacks on our MPs
AUGUST is silly season in British politics, but behind the scenes, something important is happening: there’s a new “Battle of Hastings” brewing.
This has nothing to do with the Norman conquests. But its consequences will be just as profound as the spat between William of Normandy and King Harold.
Today’s conflict revolves around coruscating comments made about the Conservative government by Sir Max Hastings.
The future does not have to be climate chaos and social breakdown. MARC VANDEPITTE looks at the alternatives offered by the Global Justice Report, co-authored by Thomas Piketty
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
While politicians fixate on defence budgets, the real answers lie in peace-building and economic justice, says ALAN SIMPSON
The collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation poses an existential threat — but do today’s politicians have the capacity to deliver the more resilient and sustainable economics of tomorrow, wonders ALAN SIMPSON


