Defence spending folly
Before a short summer break takes over, it seems appropriate to send a reminder of this piece on why the left should oppose the pressure for higher defence spending.
With the NATO summit as a backdrop, a concerted effort is now underway to raise the share of the British economy devoted to military expenditure. Although this article is from April, the issues it discusses have now moved higher up the agenda.
That’s it now for a short while - but hope to see you at the Durham Miner’s Gala early next month.