In his critique of the Coalition Government, Iain Macwhirter fails to mention that it is in the grip of a certain doctrine, namely neo-liberalism (or market fundamentalism) (The Austerity Apocalypse, Comment, December 9).
In his critique of the Coalition Government, Iain Macwhirter fails to mention that it is in the grip of a certain doctrine, namely neo-liberalism (or market fundamentalism) (The Austerity Apocalypse, Comment, December 9).
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This wants private enterprise to expand and state provision to virtually disappear. The resultant inequalities and the rule by small but powerful elites are welcomed. Indeed, the sneers and smirks on the faces of Government ministers indicates that they enjoy their millionaire luxuries while huge numbers are hungry and homeless.
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Standing up to the neo-liberals
In his critique of the Coalition Government, Iain Macwhirter fails to mention that it is in the grip of a certain doctrine, namely neo-liberalism (or market fundamentalism) (The Austerity Apocalypse, Comment, December 9).
This wants private enterprise to expand and state provision to virtually disappear. The resultant inequalities and the rule by small but powerful elites are welcomed. Indeed, the sneers and smirks on the faces of Government ministers indicates that they enjoy their millionaire luxuries while huge numbers are hungry and homeless.
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