Tag Archives: austerity cuts

Spanish Doctors Say No to Barbarism

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Matt

Throughout the crisis of the last four years, too many European governments have shown a depressing willingness to target and stigmatize some of the most marginalized and vulnerable groups in society as a distraction from their own failings. Whether it’s … Continue reading →

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Spain’s banks and the con-trick of the century

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Matt

After months of denials and prevarications, the Spanish government has finally done what many economists have been predicted it would have to do for months, and asked for a 100 billion-euro bailout for its sieve-like and utterly corrupt banking system. … Continue reading →

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In the kingdom of Clarkson and Liddle

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Matt

If anyone had any doubts which sectors of British society are bearing the brunt of the UK government’s ‘austerity’ measures, consider the following developments taken at random from the last month: On 4 January a survey by Save the Children … Continue reading →

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