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We argue for a clear and optimistic narrative from Labour based on values to support reforms and help ministers make difficult decisions. And suggest a direction of travel.
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@Stephen_Beer and @PatrickDiamond1 argue that the new Labour government must have a clear worldview, and propose an ideological framework in the tradition of ethical socialism
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fabians.org.uk/publication/pā¦
RT @ChrLeft: Ahead of this week's vote in parliament, a statement from Christians on the Left on assisted dying.
ALT Black text on white background with CotL logo.
Text begins: "Talking about the end of life is often not easy. Most of us can call to mind the experience of loved ones who have died or who are today nearing the end of their journey in this life. We recognise
therefore that discussing this issue can touch us emotionally at a deep and passionate level. It is precisely because of this that policymakers have a responsibility to think through this issue rigorously, considering the ethical values at play and the possible consequences of change. It is the responsibility of policymakers to consider and make the arguments dispassionately, while informed by passionate experience."
Writing for LabourList:
āPassion, purpose and performance ā Starmer should steer away from doom and gloom to maintain momentumā ā via @LabourListlabourlist.org/2024/09/labouā¦
Perhaps most radically, the authors propose a universal capital endowment, initially set at £25,000, paid to every young adult, which would be funded by a levy on unearned income.
In my professional capacity: weāve just launched our latest annual Climate Impact Pledge report - our global assessment of 5000 companies across 20 āclimate criticalā sectors, & engaging to encourage transition to net zero.
For professional investors only. Capital at risk.
Today weāre proud to launch our eighth annual #LGIMClimatePledge, which shows how weāve encouraged companies to transition to a net-zero economy.
Read it here: lgim.com/uk/en/responsible-iā¦
For professional investors only. Capital at risk
Third in a series written for L&G Asset Management in my professional capacity, on the energy transition and other disruptions.
Challenges in a changing world: not so smooth, not so slow blog.lgim.com/categories/esgā¦
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Second in a series, written in my professional capacity for L&G Asset Management.
Challenges in a changing world: funding the energy transition blog.lgim.com/categories/esgā¦
For professional investors only. Capital at risk.
First in a series, written in my professional capacity for LGIM:
Challenges in a changing world: financial discipline and systemic risk blog.lgim.com/categories/esgā¦
For professional investors only. All investing involves risk.
A major @IEA report out today shows that the transition to net zero emissions would mean lower energy costs globally than if we continue on our current path
Scaling up clean technologies is good for affordability as well as for cutting emissions
More: iea.li/4aM2zNn
While we cannot choose our parents, we can choose the policies which take class seriously.
CEO of @up_Reach@NickBent will be speaking at our panel āis Labour serious about class?ā at #PBC2024 tomorrow.
He already has his answer - yes.
Read why ā¬ļø
progressivebritain.org/thankā¦
The climax of our series on 1974 - 'the worst year in post-War British history' - sees Labour scrape home in a second election, more IRA bombs, hovercrafts, pandas, Marcia Williams-related lunch-themed shenanigans, & MRS THATCHER ENTERING THE RING
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GDP fell 0.1% in December:
āŖļø services fell (-0.1%)
āŖļø production grew ( 0.6%)
āŖļø construction fell (-0.5%)
ā”ļø ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdomeā¦
ALT A line chart showing GDP is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in December 2023, and in the three months to December 2023 has fallen by 0.3%
GDP is estimated to have fallen in October to December (Quarter 4):
āŖļø services fell (-0.2%)
āŖļø construction fell (-1.3%)
āŖļø production fell (-1.0%)
ā”ļø ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdomeā¦
ALT An infographic showing the latest quarterly GDP figures.
GDP ā -0.3%
Services ā -0.2%
Construction ā -1.3%
Production ā -1.0%
Publication: GDP first quarterly estimate, UK: October to December 2023
To close our weekend at @IWMDuxford for the Battle of Britain Airshow, weāre delighted to share this Go Pro footage taken from the B-17 Flying Fortress, Sally B, who flew in formation ahead of our Lancaster, PA474.
#gopro#inflightfootage#lancaster#B17#battleofbritain