Neal Lawson

London

Contributor at The Guardian

Host at It's Bloody Complicated - A Compass Podcast

Director of Compass “living without illusions without being disillusioned” h/t Gramsci - applies to politics and #CAFC

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‘The Anti-Democratic Tyranny of the Office For Budget Responsibility’

1 week ago | compassonline.org.uk | Sam Mandi-Ghomi |Neal Lawson

Last week’s Spring Statement decision to cut the benefits of the weakest members of our society, on the basis of a series of forecasts by the Government’s spending watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility, wasn’t democratic but technocratic. The argument of the Chancellor was that she had no choice and the fiscal rules imposed this on her and us. But what then is the point of voting when a body which is totally unaccountable to us ultimately decides our fate?
'What Is the Point of Labour Winning the Next General Election if It Governs as Reform-Lite?'

1 week ago | bylinetimes.com | Neal Lawson

Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. To support its work, subscribe to the monthly Byline Times print edition, packed with exclusive investigations, news, and analysis. What will happen at the UK’s next general election? It feels insane to even guess. Indeed, why bother when we are just nine months out from the last and seemingly decisive ballot.
'The Anti-Democratic Tyranny of the Office For Budget Responsibility'

2 weeks ago | bylinetimes.com | Neal Lawson

Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. To support its work, subscribe to the monthly Byline Times print edition, packed with exclusive investigations, news, and analysis.
Spring Statement: 'Rachel Reeves Must Remember What Labour Is Actually For'

1 month ago | bylinetimes.com | Neal Lawson

Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. To support its work, subscribe to the monthly Byline Times print edition, packed with exclusive investigations, news, and analysis.
'No-One Voted for These Cruel Cuts - We Need a Wealth Tax Instead'

1 month ago | bylinetimes.com | Neal Lawson

Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. To support its work, subscribe to the monthly Byline Times print edition, packed with exclusive investigations, news, and analysis.
Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and the Myth of Liberal 'Returnism'

1 month ago | bylinetimes.com | Neal Lawson

Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. To support its work, subscribe to the monthly Byline Times print edition, packed with exclusive investigations, news, and analysis.
Our Water Our Way: A democratic case for public ownership of water

1 month ago | compassonline.org.uk | Ken Spours |Lena Swedlow |Matthew Sowemimo |Neal Lawson

We all know our water system was broken when it was privatised. Passing an essential of life that is a natural monopoly into private and profit maximising hands was always going to lead to disaster. Yet there is a solution that unites our desire for an economy that works for everyone, handing genuine power back to communities through democratic reforms, and the need for real sustainability – public ownership.
This One London School Offers a Beacon of Hope for Transforming Our Education System

1 month ago | compassonline.org.uk | Peter Dowson |Neal Lawson

There are moments in life when you’re lucky enough to stumble across something amazing. I give you the New School in Croydon. It’s amazing because it’s trying to do education in a different way for different ends. It’s a story of determination and innovation. Against the odds and despite the mainstream education system, it’s doing a priceless service.
Keir Starmer’s Shallow-Rooted Political Project Is Already Starting to Topple

1 month ago | compassonline.org.uk | Peter Dowson |Neal Lawson

The revelations in the Sunday Times and Times this week about the Labour’s leadership in-fighting, backstabbing and contempt for each other, makes terrible reading for anyone who thought the ‘grown ups’ were really back in charge. Any successful political project needs deep ideas, or strong relationships. Preferably both. It’s looking like Labour’s leaders have neither. For the last few weeks, I’ve been asking people whether you can be politically competent in the absence of ideas.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves Must Abandon Their Trumpian Obsession with Economic Growth

1 month ago | compassonline.org.uk | Peter Dowson |Neal Lawson

On Wednesday the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will set out her latest plans for boosting growth in the UK. It will be a familiar message. If the mantra that got Keir Starmer’s Labour Government elected was ‘change’, then the overwhelming message since then has been about ‘growth, growth and more growth’. Not since ‘Get Brexit Done’ has there been such a single-minded purpose to an administration.

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Neal Lawson @Neal_Compass

6 Apr 25

RT @BylineTimes: 'The Anti-Democratic Tyranny of the Office For Budget Responsibility' https://t.co/xvdRljccwA https://t.co/AYijzzkKXF

Neal Lawson @Neal_Compass

5 Apr 25

The imposition of benefit cuts by the OBR via politicians who refuse to lead shows we are slipping from democracy to technocracy - the answer? To #DareMoreDemocracy ⁦@CompassOffice⁩ ⁦@BylineTimes⁩ https://t.co/HuzblhPN8H

Neal Lawson @Neal_Compass

29 Mar 25

Truly shameful of a party that kicks down on the disabled and expels members who defeat Tories https://t.co/wjKUNKiDfe

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Articles

‘The Anti-Democratic Tyranny of the Office For Budget Responsibility’

'What Is the Point of Labour Winning the Next General Election if It Governs as Reform-Lite?'

'The Anti-Democratic Tyranny of the Office For Budget Responsibility'

Spring Statement: 'Rachel Reeves Must Remember What Labour Is Actually For'

'No-One Voted for These Cruel Cuts - We Need a Wealth Tax Instead'

Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and the Myth of Liberal 'Returnism'

Our Water Our Way: A democratic case for public ownership of water

This One London School Offers a Beacon of Hope for Transforming Our Education System

Keir Starmer’s Shallow-Rooted Political Project Is Already Starting to Topple

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves Must Abandon Their Trumpian Obsession with Economic Growth

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