Inequality, The Spirit Level and more…
- The Good SocietyKate’s new book published by Bodley Head on 05 Feb 2026
- The Spirit Level at 15Click here for The Equality Trust website to read a summary, download the full report, technical appendix and PowerPoint slidedeck
- Our landmark book revealed the cost of inequality. Fifteen years later, things have only got worsehttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/23/landmark-book-spirit-level-cost-inequality-fifteen-years-later-worse-labour Labour should be emboldened by the popularity of policies aimed at breaking down inequality: now’s the time for ambition
- A call to action in the Big IssueTo tackle child poverty, we need action as bold as Labour creating the welfare state in 1945
- Why the world cannot afford the richCommentary, Nature https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00723-3
‘We are at a critical point in the climate emergency, and cannot afford to be distracted by ill-informed calls for more domestic oil and gas.’
Sadio Mane, a Senegalese soccer star, earns approximately $10.2 million annually. He gave the world a rude awakenng after some fans were flabbergasted when they saw him carrying a cracked iPhone 11. His response was awesome:
“Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches,
“Israel wants to live in peace with its neighbours” is the biggest lie of all time.
This is the West Bank.
No Hamas, no war, yet attacked like this daily by “settlers” backed by the IDF.
A savagely violent Jewish supremacy armed by the EU/UK/US
Did @BBCr4today really just do a whole package about drilling in the N Sea without once even mentioning #climate change? And not having anyone challenging the one-sided claims of former BP boss? So irresponsible #bbcr4today