Netanyahu’s latest war has few critics in an Israel embracing militarism

Netanyahu’s latest war has few critics in an Israel embracing militarism

Attack on Iran has widespread support, with little questioning of whether it is best option for lasting security US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates In June, Benjamin Netanyahu declared “a historic victory, which will stand for generations” after the 12-day war on Iran. His decision to attack Iran again, less than a year later, was greeted with broad and enthusiastic support from Israeli politicians, including the prime minister’s bitter rivals, and a public willing to endure death and massive disruption to their lives. Continue reading...

OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

Chancellor urged to reform Office for Budget Responsibility to open way to more public investment Rachel Reeves must reform the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to open the way to more public investment, an alliance of thinktanks has argued ahead of the chancellor’s spring forecast on Tuesday. With Keir Starmer’s government under intense pressure after Labour’s defeat by the Greens in Thursday’s Gorton and Denton byelection , the thinktanks called on Reeves to review the watchdog’s remit. Continue reading...