Author Archives: MHB

Leaving Labour, again

Posted on 2 March, 2021 by MHB

I’ve just left the Labour Party, again.  I wasn’t at all active but did pay my sub, contribute to policy fora, and did some foot slogging and door knocking in the 2017 and 2019 general elections. I originally left in … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve written lately, mostly elsewhere.

Posted on 17 December, 2019 by MHB

I’m rather aware that I’ve been neglecting this blog lately.  It’s not because I’ve been inactive, the opposite, in fact.  So here is a list of the most important things I’ve written over the last year and a bit. “Properly” … Continue reading →

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Inequality juxtaposition: you couldn’t make it up!

Posted on 11 November, 2012 by MHB

An interesting post on New Statesman website presents the latest data on international ‘Spirit Level’ comparisons – Ukania in a dire position as before.  But just look at the advert that appears on the page!  I don’t think NS vets … Continue reading →

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