Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers’ rights at risk

PM also criticises business figures and opponents of changes, many of which come into force on Monday

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Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working people

Day one rights to statutory sick pay and paternity leave begin on Monday, and that fits the pattern. From my own life, I know people’s anxieties, and I will respond, says UK prime minister Keir Starmer

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Paul Krugman asks, is Donald Trump truly sounding different? He suggests President Trump's recent rhetoric, particularly on economic issues, appears less populist and more aligned with traditional Republican policies than during his previous campaign. Dive deeper into Krugman's analysis of this shift. https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/donald-trump-isnt-sounding-like-himself #PoliticalAnalysis #USPolitics #EconomicPolicy
Donald Trump Isn't Sounding Like Himself

And that's terrifying

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Matt Peterson reports a Senate panel is making a controversial move, pushing Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination forward despite a blockade! A hearing is set, creating a clash between President Trump's confirmation push and an ongoing criminal probe into the current Fed chair. Discover the full story on this unfolding economic policy debate. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/04/warsh-fed-nomination-hearing-set-for-mid-april.html #FederalReserve #EconomicPolicy #Senate
Ever wonder about the future of antitrust enforcement and economic competition? Paul Krugman's recent conversation with Lina Khan offers critical insights into modern policy and how current trends necessitate a re-evaluation to curb monopolies. Dive into their fascinating discussion on the future of economic fairness and regulation in this insightful piece by Krugman. Read the full article: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/talking-with-lina-khan #Antitrust #LinaKhan #EconomicPolicy #Competition
Talking With Lina Khan

From Amazon to antitrust to Mamdani

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Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards

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President Lee voices concerns over potential weakening of economic recovery momentum as growth indicators show signs of fragility amid global uncertainties
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