Henry Goodwin, Author at The London Economic

Tory ‘free speech’ law ‘gives free rein to extremists on campus’

The controversial Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill returns to the Commons on Monday.

Culture wars ‘pit working class communities against each other’

Research from The Fabian Society claims that rows over issues such as racial equality and cancel culture are stoked by politicians, media outlets and social media platforms.

People wearing face masks among crowds of pedestrians in Covent Garden, London. Rumours were abound in the Sunday newspapers that Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is due to update the nation this week on plans for unlocking, is due to scrap social distancing and mask-wearing requirements on so-called "Freedom Day". Picture date: Sunday July 4, 2021.

Covid-19 crisis sparks wealth boom – for some

by Henry Goodwin

The Resolution Foundation said its research revealed a widening wealth gap between high earners and everyone else.

‘Falling upwards’: James O’Brien tears Dido Harding’s CV to shreds in viral clip

by Henry Goodwin

Harding had claimed that Test and Trace has been "a success". James O'Brien thought otherwise.

Tweaking NHS app ‘like taking batteries out of smoke alarm’, Starmer says

by Henry Goodwin

The Labour leader said he was shocked by reports that ministers had decided to “tune” the app.

Jacob Rees-Mogg has ruined World in Motion for everyone, forever

by Henry Goodwin

Jacob Rees-Mogg performed the John Barnes rap in the Commons. The world recoiled.

England team to donate Euros prize money millions to NHS

by Henry Goodwin

Victory in Sunday’s final against Italy at Wembley would bring the total prize money for the tournament to about £24 million for the Football Association.