Astonishingly, the Tufton Street junktanks that shaped Liz Truss’s agenda are still operating at the heart of government.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 11th September 2025
Concrete surface polishing has become one of the most effective ways to improve both the appearance and performance of floors. It’s not just about creating a shiny surface — it’s about giving concrete a smooth and durable finish that can last for years. Whether used in homes, offices, or commercial spaces, polished concrete offers a clean and professional look that’s easy to maintain and built to last.
Understanding Concrete Surface Polishing
I remember the shock of recognition I got reading liberal Raymond Aron’s critique of Hayek’s The Constitution of Liberty. The ideal of a society in which each would choose his gods or his values cannot spread before individuals are educated … Continue reading →
The election of Zack Polanski as Green Party leader could be the moment our political drought begins to break.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 3rd September 2025
Marvellous giants are returning to our shores, which means only one thing: pathetic inadequates using them as a test of manhood.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian, 28th August 2025
The Economic Reform Roundtable is ostensibly all about productivity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has argued that cutting red tape and speeding up approvals is the key to unlocking growth. It’s the old trickle-down idea made new again by Ezra Klein’s book Abundance: make it easier to build, and prosperity will follow. It’s an appealing story. But […]
I am about to break my indication that I am unlikely to post again until after Jen’s death. I am bored to death in this Regis joint filled with old codgers with assorted disabilities. How many I will write is … Continue reading →
Troppo readers may be wondering why I haven’t been blogging lately, after making a comeback several months ago after a long absence. The reason is that my wife Jen is in hospital dying from ovarian cancer. It’s very distressing, both … Continue reading →
This is becoming a series. The point is that public figures now routinely refuse to engage with counter-arguments. I have another one not yet written about Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt who did not respond to three polite emails from me. … Continue reading →
Thanks to the government’s draconian new anti-protest order, it’s almost impossible to tell whether you are or are not breaking the law.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 30th July 2025
I packed a toothbrush, books and a notepad in a small rucksack, took my laptop from the house and hid it, gave my phone to a friend to look after and put a “bust card” (lawyers’ details and legal advice) in my back pocket. I wasn’t certain I would be arrested, but I wanted to be ready. Then I stepped, with other, much braver people into a legal labyrinth.
Summary To improve productivity Australia needs to shift taxes off work and enterprise and onto the economic rents from land, natural resources, and monopolies. This principle should be at the heart of any economic reform agenda. Income tax should be rebalanced to favour productive effort over unearned gains, beginning by scrapping CGT concessions. States should […]
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The government’s proposed new rules will allow a flood of toxic chemicals to be sold in the UK.
By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 23rd July 2025
It’s what the extreme right of the Tory party wanted from Brexit: to tear down crucial public protections, including those that defend us from the most brutal and dangerous forms of capital. The Conservatives lost office before they were able to do their worst. But never mind, because Labour has now picked up the baton.