How lucky Labour can see off populism

How lucky Labour can see off populism by Colin Hines 19th February 2025 The rise of populist parties in Europe and the rout of the Democrats came about because progressives in Europe and the US have no coherent and easy to understand response to voters’ desire for...

Finding the funds for the green transition

Finding the funds for the green transition By Colin Hines This originally appeared as a letter in the Guardian on 26th January 2025. It would appear that Rachel Reeves would rather put growth ahead of protecting our children’s future with net zero policies (Rachel...
Cutting energy demand must be part of a Green New Deal

Cutting energy demand must be part of a Green New Deal

Cutting energy demand must be part of a Green New Deal  by Livvy Hanks  When you think of the transition to a green economy, probably the first thing that comes to mind is renewable energy. In 2022, 40% of the UK’s electricity came from renewable sources – up from...