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Villa Amalias statement: we are, and we shall remain here.

Alasdair Thompson 22 December 2012 Villa Amalias statement: we are, and we shall remain here.2012-12-22T09:00:18+00:00 No Comment
On Thursday Greek police raided a long-standing squat in Athens, arresting 8 people - who have been charged with felonies relating to the construction of explosives. The squat had been…
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Are the strikes in South Africa good for platinum producers?

Alasdair Thompson 29 August 2012 Are the strikes in South Africa good for platinum producers?2012-08-29T09:00:10+01:00 Global No Comment
As the dispute continues in Marikana, and appears, if anything, to be spreading to both other platinum mines and to more and more workers at Lonmin, perhaps it's worth taking…
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On QE, overproduction and the economics of a negative carry universe.

Alasdair Thompson 10 July 2012 On QE, overproduction and the economics of a negative carry universe.2012-07-10T09:00:56+01:00 4 Comments
In the run up to last week's announcement of more QE from the Bank of England there have been a couple of interesting posts on FT alphaville talking about "negative…
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Edinburgh stores occupied to oppose workfare schemes

Alasdair Thompson 1 April 2012 Edinburgh stores occupied to oppose workfare schemes2012-04-01T10:03:24+01:00 Green Parties 1 Comment
Demonstrators in Edinburgh took direct action on the 31st March Britain-wide day of action against workfare.    Protestors occupied British Heart Foundation for an hour then invaded Poundstretcher – both heavily involved in the…
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UCU votes to suspend action over pensions.

Alasdair Thompson 1 February 2012 UCU votes to suspend action over pensions.2012-02-01T09:00:30+00:00 *Society* No Comment
Yesterday the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) held a special conference to determine where we go next in our pensions dispute. For those who haven't been following the intricacies of…
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The Idea of Communism

Alasdair Thompson 16 January 2012 The Idea of Communism2017-07-22T14:47:06+01:00 *Essays* 5 Comments
"From Plato onwards, Communism is the only political idea worthy of a philosopher" - Alain Badiou "Do not be afraid, join us, come back! You've had your anti-communist fun, and…
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Dick of the Year – Scott Walker

Alasdair Thompson 26 December 2011 Dick of the Year – Scott Walker2011-12-26T10:00:05+00:00 1 Comment
It took me a while to think of who to nominate for 2011's Dick of the Year award; there have been a lot of good candidates: Jeremy Clarkson, David Starkey,…
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Don’t give up the pensions fight

Alasdair Thompson 19 December 2011 Don’t give up the pensions fight2014-12-15T11:18:40+00:00 No Comment
Today Unison signed a heads of agreement with the government over changes to NHS pensions. The agreement still needs approval from Unison's health committee (and potentially the membership directly) and…
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Occupy to Support the Strikes.

Alasdair Thompson 25 November 2011 Occupy to Support the Strikes.2011-11-25T09:00:02+00:00 *Society* 2 Comments
On November 23rd students at universities across the country occupied their institutions as part of a day of action called by the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts. Here we…
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Which Side Are You On

Alasdair Thompson 16 November 2011 Which Side Are You On2011-11-16T09:00:52+00:00 *Society* 15 Comments
In two weeks time the UK will see the biggest coordinated day of strike action in decades; as many as 26 different unions representing everyone from chiropodists to teachers to…
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