Stephen Beer https://www.stephenbeer.com Latest articles from Stephen Beer 2026, Stephen Beer en Hubb, www.hubb.digital 1440 Steady state http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/720914/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Steady_state.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/720914/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Steady_state.aspx Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:30:00 GMT Reform of British society must be built on values and vision. By Fabian Review, Summer 2025 Danger ahead http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/704664/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Danger_ahead.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/704664/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Danger_ahead.aspx Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Trump's victory should serve as a warning to Labour. By Stephen Beer and Patrick Diamond, Fabian Review Why do founders struggle in Europe vs US? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/703280/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Why_do_founders.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/703280/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Why_do_founders.aspx Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:15:00 GMT Responding to a Financial Times article. Power and Prosperity http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/697298/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Power_and_Prosperity.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/697298/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Power_and_Prosperity.aspx Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:00:00 GMT In a pamphlet for the Fabian Society, Patrick Diamond and I outline why it's important for Labour to articulate its values, what those values should be, and how it can be radical in government. Golden rules  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/673151/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Golden_rules.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/673151/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Golden_rules.aspx Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:00:00 GMT Labour is determined to show it cares about sound public finances. But to sustain its programme in government, it must show its vision for the future too. By Fabian Review, Autumn 2023 Mining and the common good  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/650427/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Mining/Mining_and_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/650427/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Mining/Mining_and_the.aspx Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT I have been involved with the Mining and Faith Reflections Initiative from the start. It brings global mining CEOs together with church leaders from around the world. The aim: explore how mining can better serve the common good. What will be the impact of the price cap on the economy?  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/643322/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_will_be.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/643322/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_will_be.aspx Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT What matters most is our economy's productive potential. We don't usually get something for nothing. Defeat into Victory - lessons on morale http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/642728/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Defeat_into_Victory.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/642728/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Defeat_into_Victory.aspx Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT Lessons for new leaders - and old - on morale from an expert. Inflation, the Bank, and the government  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/640760/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Inflation_the_Bank.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/640760/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Inflation_the_Bank.aspx Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:00:00 GMT The Bank of England's outlook in its August Monetary Policy Report was one of doom and gloom. It should ensure it is not captured by dated orthodoxy but ultimately government should act on cost of living crisis. By The Article, 10 August 2022 Shareholder resolutions have their place http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/635723/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Shareholder_resolutions_have.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/635723/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Shareholder_resolutions_have.aspx Wed, 18 May 2022 23:00:00 GMT Blackrock announced it is likely to support proportionately fewer resolutions on climate change this year. Makes sense but resolutions can change companies. By Financial Times, 16 May 2022 Why defence procurement belongs outside the MoD  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/636214/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Why_defence_procurement.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/636214/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Why_defence_procurement.aspx Tue, 17 May 2022 23:00:00 GMT We need to do more on defence but billions are wasted despite numerous reports detailing the errors. It doesn't make sense to carry on regardless - let's learn from the past and take radical action. By The Article, 18 May 2022 The shock of war: inflation and central banks  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/632223/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_shock_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/632223/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_shock_of.aspx Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT Central banks are struggling to head off general inflation while dealing with price shocks that will be negative for growth. They waited too long, which has made their tasks more difficult. By The Article, 18 March 2022 More defence spending, but not like this  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/631892/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/More_defence_spending.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/631892/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/More_defence_spending.aspx Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT We need to spend more on defence, but so much time and money is wasted on procurement, as the latest report into 'Ajax' vehicles shows. By The Article, 15 March 2022 The fight for freedom, from the ‘evil empire’ to the invasion of Ukraine  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/630477/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/The_fight_for.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/630477/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/The_fight_for.aspx Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows we need to learn from the Cold War, including Ronald Reagan's 'evil empire' speech. By The Article, 25 February 2022 Has the Bank of England done too little too late?  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/626195/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Has_the_Bank.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/626195/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Has_the_Bank.aspx Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:30:00 GMT The Bank of England has raised interest rates, but that does not mean it has been most effectively managing inflation risks. By The Article, 22 December 2022 The 100 trillion dollar question  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/622950/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/The_100_trillion.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/622950/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/The_100_trillion.aspx Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT My assessment of the finance pledges at COP26 and what really matters. By The Article, 5 November 2021 ESG must learn from the tech bubble - returns matter  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/617177/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/ESG_must_learn.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/617177/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/ESG_must_learn.aspx Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:45:00 GMT Investors must not forget about profits, even as they focus on wider criteria. By Financial Times, 17 August 2021 What should the Bank of England do about inflation?  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/614401/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_should_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/614401/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_should_the.aspx Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:30:00 GMT The Bank should signal it will act if higher prices look likely to translate to higher inflation rate. By The Article, 1 July 2021 Companies must be discerning when picking causes to support  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/612696/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Companies_must_be.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/612696/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Companies_must_be.aspx Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:45:00 GMT Unless CEOs and their boards are clear about their own values, and those of the companies they run, they will fall down a rabbit hole of confusion. By Financial Times, 9 June 2021 The next generation of ESG opportunities - FT Adviser  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/608870/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2021/The_next_generation.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/608870/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2021/The_next_generation.aspx Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT My take, in FT Adviser. By Stephen Beer Covid has hit the poor hardest. Is the IMF right to call for a Jubilee?  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/608868/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Covid_has_hit.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/608868/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Covid_has_hit.aspx Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT The IMF's Fiscal Monitor is actually quite radical. By The Article, 16 April 2021 A fiscal No Man's Land: Modern Monetary Theory and the Budget  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/604612/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_fiscal_No.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/604612/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_fiscal_No.aspx Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Spare a thought for finance ministers, and the opposition counterparts who aspire to replace them. The conventional wisdom was that they should at least make an attempt to follow fiscal rules. Now, there are no rules. By The Article, 4 March 2021 Some Humility is in order for years of austerity  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/603797/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Some_Humility_is.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/603797/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Some_Humility_is.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT My letter in the Financial Times on the need for a framework for economic policy decision-making. By Financial Times, 23 February 2021 Stephen Beer leaves the CFB  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/600598/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Stephen_Beer_leaves.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/600598/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Stephen_Beer_leaves.aspx Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT Press announcement from the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church. By Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church Progressive investing  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/591076/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Progressive_investing.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/591076/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Progressive_investing.aspx Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT My contribution to Aftershock, Policy Network's series on the pandemic. Progressives have much to learn from ethical or 'ESG' investors. By Policy Network, 1 October 2020 Fixing The post-Covid economy  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/591074/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Fixing_The_post.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/591074/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Fixing_The_post.aspx Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT Responding to Brian Griffiths' article in The Article on the risks of inflation. By The Article, 14 August 2020 An election of peace, good will, and hope?  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/558723/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/An_election_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/558723/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/An_election_of.aspx Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT We need an election. We also need an election campaign conducted in the spirit of Christmas. By Talking to Church Times Standing for Vauxhall  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/557580/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Standing_for_Vauxhall.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/557580/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Standing_for_Vauxhall.aspx Sat, 12 Oct 2019 23:00:00 GMT I was on the shortlist for the Vauxhall selection. However I was not successful. I wish Florence Eshalomi all the best - she will be an excellent candidate and MP for Vauxhall. It's not enough for investment funds to quote development goals  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/555379/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Its_not_enough.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/555379/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/Its_not_enough.aspx Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:00:00 GMT By Comments made to This is Money Clearer and firmer line against anti-Semitism needed from Labour Leadership  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/550925/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Clearer_and_firmer.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/550925/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Clearer_and_firmer.aspx Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT Christians on the Left statement. Current processes not fit for purpose. We need transparent procedures and independent disciplinary body. By Stephen Beer Why we need to reflect on the British constitution over Christmas  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/536719/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Why_we_need.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/536719/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Why_we_need.aspx Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT No confidence motions and the Fixed Term Parliament Act 2011. Fairness, Finance, and Faith  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/536563/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Fairness_Finance_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/536563/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Fairness_Finance_and.aspx Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Can we combine the three? By Chapel, Jesus College, Oxford on 4 November 2018 Into the unknown  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/535338/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Into_the_unknown.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/535338/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Into_the_unknown.aspx Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT The government is paralysed, and without a clear sense of direction the markets will remain shaky. By Progress, 16 November 2018 Christian investing amidst a changing climate http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/526074/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Christian_investing_amidst.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/526074/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Christian_investing_amidst.aspx Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMT My lecture on the basis for Christian investing and its application to climate change. Given at the AGM of the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church. By Charles Jacob Memorial Lecture, 24 April 2018 Step up the pressure on corporate polluters http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/525817/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Step_up_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/525817/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Step_up_the.aspx Tue, 03 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMT It's not just fossil fuel companies that cause climate change. Investors should focus on other industries. By Church Times, 23 February 2018 A film for our time? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/513146/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/A_film_for.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/513146/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/A_film_for.aspx Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT We continue to be fascinated by Winston Churchill. We face nothing like the same peril as a nation as in 1940, but perhaps we sense something missing from our leaders. A new film sheds some light on why. By Christians on the Left Budget 2017: missed opportunities http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/511212/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2017_missed.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/511212/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2017_missed.aspx Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT My response for the Fabian Society on the Budget, and those forecast downgrades from the OBR. By Fabian Society, 24 November 2017 The false sense of security around executive pay http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/508479/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/The_false_sense.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/508479/Stephen_Beer/Sections/ESG/The_false_sense.aspx Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMT We must not be complacent about executive pay. By Citywire, 13 October 2017 The changing nature of politics - Labour Conference http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/508478/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/The_changing_nature.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/508478/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/The_changing_nature.aspx Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:00:00 GMT My perspective on this year's Labour Conference. By Church of England Newspaper, 6 October 2017 Interviewed on TWR Radio http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/502985/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2017/Interviewed_on_TWR.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/502985/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2017/Interviewed_on_TWR.aspx Sat, 22 Jul 2017 23:00:00 GMT Interviewed on the risks to the public finances, broadcast 22 July 2017. By Stephen Beer The Tories' death rattle sounds http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/502983/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/The_Tories_death.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/502983/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/The_Tories_death.aspx Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMT A threadbare, unimaginative Queen’s speech leaves Theresa May’s government on the cusp of a very early demise. By Progress, 22 June 2017 How Christians on the Left plans to build bridges between faith groups and Labour http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/502984/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/How_Christians_on.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/502984/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/How_Christians_on.aspx Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMT By LabourList, 5 June 2017 The Tory 'decade without growth' http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/495530/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_Tory_decade.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/495530/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_Tory_decade.aspx Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:00:00 GMT A stronger opposition would be well-placed to pressure the government on its faltering economic record. By Progress, 24 March 2017 In defence of free trade http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/495528/Stephen_Beer/Economy/In_defence_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/495528/Stephen_Beer/Economy/In_defence_of.aspx Sun, 16 Apr 2017 23:00:00 GMT Those hardest hit by globalisation have been betrayed not by free trade, but by governments unwilling to protect them from exploitation. By Progress, 7 February 2017 Our awful, necessary contingency  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/486337/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Our_awful_necessary.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/486337/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Our_awful_necessary.aspx Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT The election of Donald Trump as the next US President means the arguments in favour of our nuclear deterrent are even more relevant. By Progress, 25 November 2016 A long haul to Brexit and beyond http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/484381/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_long_haul.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/484381/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_long_haul.aspx Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Recent data showing strong performance from the UK economy do not change the long term risks of Brexit. By Progress, 1 November 2016 Why we all need to learn to disagree well http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/482210/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Why_we_all.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/482210/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Why_we_all.aspx Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT Doing politics well by each other. By Church of England Newspaper, 29 September 2016 Corbyn: Labour can learn lessons from faith groups' unity http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/481387/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Corbyn_Labour_can.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/481387/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Corbyn_Labour_can.aspx Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT My account of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's visit to the Labour Party's annual conference church service. By Christian Today Sharing passion, disagreeing well http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/480372/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Sharing_passion_disagreeing.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/480372/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Sharing_passion_disagreeing.aspx Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT Writing with Steven Saxby. We call for people to do politics well by each other. By Christians on the Left, 13 September 2016 What is happening to the UK post referendum and how should Labour respond? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/473225/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_is_happening.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/473225/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_is_happening.aspx Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT The vote to leave caused an economic shock but the economy and markets have not reacted exactly as predicted. By Fabian Society, 31 July 2016 Trident is a question of morality or it is nothing http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/472802/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Trident_is_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/472802/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Trident_is_a.aspx Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:00:00 GMT If only humankind had not invented nuclear weapons. But we have - so what is the most effective way to prevent conflict or blackmail? By Progress, 18 July 2016 Working for the common good post referendum http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/470860/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Working_for_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/470860/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Working_for_the.aspx Sat, 25 Jun 2016 23:00:00 GMT We need wise and mature leadership. We also need reconciliation. By Christians on the Left, 26 June 2016 Tory Leavers have repudiated their own economic policy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/470323/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tory_Leavers_have.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/470323/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tory_Leavers_have.aspx Sun, 19 Jun 2016 08:00:00 GMT An emergency budget statement will be necessary if the UK votes to leave the European Union. By Progress, 16 June 2016 Credibility Now http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/457104/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_Now.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/457104/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_Now.aspx Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:00:00 GMT Neither a return to pre-crash business as usual nor a politics of anti-austerity will restore Labour’s economic credibility. I outline a new economic framework to meet the challenges of our time. By Fabian Society, January 2016 Should the UK take action against ISIL in Syria? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/454882/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Should_the_UK.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/454882/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Should_the_UK.aspx Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT Looking at the Number 10 document outlining the case for action, and applying the Just War tradition. By Christians on the Left, 30 November 2015 Labour's challenge is to propose a genuine alternative http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/454853/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_challenge_is.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/454853/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_challenge_is.aspx Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT My initial reaction to the government's Autumn Statement on government finances and spending. By Progress, 25 November 2015 No short cuts  http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/449717/Stephen_Beer/Economy/No_short_cuts.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/449717/Stephen_Beer/Economy/No_short_cuts.aspx Sun, 27 Sep 2015 23:00:00 GMT There's no point arguing Jeremy should stop being Jeremy. We need finally to do the hard work on economic policy. By Progress, 27 September 2015 Super Thursday - what it means for politics http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/445936/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Super_Thursday_what.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/445936/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Super_Thursday_what.aspx Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT When thinking about fiscal policy, you need to think about what's happening to monetary policy too. Oh, and you need to be credible of course. By Progress, 6 August 2015 One lesson for Labour http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/445255/Stephen_Beer/Economy/One_lesson_for.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/445255/Stephen_Beer/Economy/One_lesson_for.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:15:00 GMT The first Conservative budget since 1996 illustrated one lesson for Labour: how important it is to establish and maintain economic credibility. By Progress, 10 July 2015 Labour and the economy - bridging the credibility chasm http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/445253/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_and_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/445253/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_and_the.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT The lessons of The Credibility Deficit, published in 2011, still apply. Here's how. By Fabian Society, 5 June 2015 Five economic challenges for Labour leadership candidates http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/439804/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Five_economic_challenges.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/439804/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Five_economic_challenges.aspx Tue, 26 May 2015 23:00:00 GMT As the contenders for the Labour leadership begin to set out their stalls, what are the economic questions they should be answering? By Policy Network, 22 May 2015 On rock or sand: firm foundations for Britain's future http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/439409/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/On_rock_or.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/439409/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/On_rock_or.aspx Wed, 20 May 2015 23:00:00 GMT My review of a new book edited by the Archbishop of York, with a chapter by the Archbishop of Canterbury. By Progress, 21 May 2015 Do not set a short leadership election timetable http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/438391/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Do_not_set.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/438391/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Do_not_set.aspx Wed, 13 May 2015 05:00:00 GMT Letter I drafted to Labour's NEC from the Oval Branch of Vauxhall Constituency Labour Party. By Stephen Beer Undermining trust and credibility http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/437584/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Undermining_trust_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/437584/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Undermining_trust_and.aspx Sat, 02 May 2015 23:00:00 GMT The Conservatives seem to be undermining what economic credibility they had. By Progress, 30 April 2015 Productivity: voters have a clear choice http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/437000/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Productivity_voters_have.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/437000/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Productivity_voters_have.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT My letter in the Financial Times on how there is a clear choice on productivity and investment between the parties. By Financial Times letter, 25 April 2015 Where does government fit into economics now? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/439410/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Where_does_government.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/439410/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Where_does_government.aspx Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMT The economic issues facing whichever party wins the General Election. By Anticipations, April 2015 Tackling the issue of economic credibility head on http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/435931/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tackling_the_issue.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/435931/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tackling_the_issue.aspx Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMT Labour's manifesto commits to economic credibility. By Progress, 14 April 2015 Breaking out of the lazy framing of the economy debate http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/435348/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Breaking_out_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/435348/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Breaking_out_of.aspx Tue, 07 Apr 2015 23:00:00 GMT Labour should not be content to debate the economy within a lazy media frame. By Progress, 7 April 2015 A Budget departed from reality http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/433921/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_Budget_departed.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/433921/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_Budget_departed.aspx Sun, 22 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT The last Budget of the Coalition assessed. The new independent economic and fiscal projections have implications for Labour too. By Progress, 19 March 2015 Prepare for a Tory tax cut http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/432178/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Prepare_for_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/432178/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Prepare_for_a.aspx Sat, 07 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT It was always likely that the Conservatives would promise a tax cut at this election...and now there is more headroom in the public finances if they still plan big spending cuts. By Progress, 2 March 2015 Promoting prosperity http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/430895/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Promoting_prosperity.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/430895/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Promoting_prosperity.aspx Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT A look at Labour's plan for prosperity - a good foundation. Further investment must be our theme. By Progress, 18 February 2015 Tories' tax cut black hole http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/426080/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tories_tax_cut.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/426080/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tories_tax_cut.aspx Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT Shedding some light on the debate between the parties on spending. By Progress, 6 January 2015 Welcome to OBR world http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424472/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Welcome_to_OBR.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424472/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Welcome_to_OBR.aspx Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT The future charted by the OBR in its forecasts contains no great transformation of the economy, but higher household debt and low pay. Do we have the vision to chart a different course? By Progress, 12 December 2014 Fiscal targets explained... http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424169/Stephen_Beer/Blog/Sept_Dec_2014/Fiscal_targets_explained.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424169/Stephen_Beer/Blog/Sept_Dec_2014/Fiscal_targets_explained.aspx Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:00:00 GMT What those deficit figures are about. By Stephen Beer Labour deficit cutting - the 50bn question http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424301/Stephen_Beer/Blog/Sept_Dec_2014/Labour_deficit_cutting.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424301/Stephen_Beer/Blog/Sept_Dec_2014/Labour_deficit_cutting.aspx Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Where the 50bn figure comes from. By Stephen Beer Labour's bold offer on the deficit question http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424300/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_bold_offer.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424300/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_bold_offer.aspx Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Ed Miliband's speech on deficit cutting; the virtual world of deficit debates; supporting aspiration. By Progress, 11 December 2014 Tory plans are simply unrealistic and political http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424168/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tory_plans_are.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/424168/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tory_plans_are.aspx Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT The Conservative political strategy is becoming clearer. By Progress, 1 December 2014 Targets missed http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/422992/Stephen_Beer/Blog/Sept_Dec_2014/Targets_missed.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/422992/Stephen_Beer/Blog/Sept_Dec_2014/Targets_missed.aspx Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT The Coalition has missed its original fiscal targets significantly. Here is a look at the official forecasts from June 2010 and March 2014, ahead of the Autumn Statement this week. By Stephen Beer What long term plan? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/422990/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_long_term.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/422990/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_long_term.aspx Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT The Conservatives are repeating the refrain 'long term economic plan', but there is no such plan to speak of, only a short term plan gone wrong. By Progress, 19 November 2014 Weak tax receipts spell trouble for Labour too http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/421709/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Weak_tax_receipts.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/421709/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Weak_tax_receipts.aspx Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT If tax revenues are not coming in as expected, there are implications for the next government. By Progress, 24 October 2014 Beer on the economy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/419331/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Beer_on_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/419331/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Beer_on_the.aspx Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT My latest economic policy bulletin - plus a call for a bolder stance on Iraq/Syria. By October 2014 Airstrikes in Iraq must be followed by proper planning http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/416626/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Airstrikes_in_Iraq.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/416626/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Airstrikes_in_Iraq.aspx Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT Following the vote for military action in Iraq, there is much more to consider and do. Labour has a key responsibility as well as the government. By The Tablet Better late than never: the need for a firm stance on ISIS http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/416624/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Better_late_than.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/416624/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Better_late_than.aspx Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT Parliament debates intervention in Iraq to combat ISIS with questions to address, including the plight of minorities and the question of Syria. By Progress, 26 September 2014 How to vote on air strikes - a brief guide http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/416378/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/How_to_vote.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/416378/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/How_to_vote.aspx Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:00:00 GMT Thinking through the issues that Parliament will debate. By Christians on the Left, 26 September 2014 At Conference, Labour must show it 'gets it' on spending http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/415861/Stephen_Beer/Economy/At_Conference_Labour.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/415861/Stephen_Beer/Economy/At_Conference_Labour.aspx Sun, 21 Sep 2014 07:30:00 GMT As Conference gets underway, how Labour needs to develop its economic policy. By Progress, 20 September 2014 We need to take a stand http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/415698/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/We_need_to.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/415698/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/We_need_to.aspx Fri, 19 Sep 2014 06:00:00 GMT Why I am proposing a Contemporary Resolution to Labour Conference calling for firm action to protect minorities in Iraq. By Christians on the Left, 18 September 2014 Protecting the helpless in Iraq and Syria http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/415118/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Protecting_the_helpless.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/415118/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Protecting_the_helpless.aspx Sat, 13 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT Christians on the Left is submitting a Contemporary Resolution to the Labour Party Conference. By Stephen Beer Beer on the Economy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/414587/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Beer_on_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/414587/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Beer_on_the.aspx Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT My latest economic policy bulletin. By September 2014 Labour needs to build on its defence review http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/414279/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Labour_needs_to.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/414279/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Labour_needs_to.aspx Sat, 06 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT How would Labour work within NATO, and deal with the various threats to our security and to the lives of innocent people? By Progress, 4 September 2014 A staggering abdication of leadership http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/411279/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/A_staggering_abdication.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/411279/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/A_staggering_abdication.aspx Thu, 14 Aug 2014 11:30:00 GMT Why we need leadership in foreign and defence policy, and now. And we need more action urgently to prevent further disaster in Iraq. By Progress, 13 August 2014 The battle for economic credibility http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/410427/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_battle_for.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/410427/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_battle_for.aspx Sat, 02 Aug 2014 23:00:00 GMT Reviewing a speech by Ed Balls. By Progress, 31 July 2014 Defence by default http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/410426/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Defence_by_default.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/410426/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Defence_by_default.aspx Sat, 02 Aug 2014 23:00:00 GMT Labour needs to debate defence and we need a defence policy driven by our strategic needs. By Progress, 25 July 2014 Why the zero-based spending review is so important http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/404533/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Why_the_zero.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/404533/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Why_the_zero.aspx Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMT Getting it right on spending is essential for Labour. By Progress, 30 May 2014 Keep focused on the mission http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/404531/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Keep_focused_on.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/404531/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Keep_focused_on.aspx Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMT We must not let UKIP's recent success distract us from our mission to do politics differently. By Christians on the Left, 27 May 2014 We can be radical without losing our senses http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/401661/Stephen_Beer/Articles/We_can_be.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/401661/Stephen_Beer/Articles/We_can_be.aspx Tue, 06 May 2014 23:00:00 GMT My report on this year's Progressive Governance Conference in Amsterdam and some conclusions. By Progress, 29 April 2014 NI hike would be a 'courageous' policy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400733/Stephen_Beer/Economy/NI_hike_would.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400733/Stephen_Beer/Economy/NI_hike_would.aspx Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMT Growth, cost of living, tax, and spending. By Progress, 24 April 2014 Labour and faith http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400731/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Labour_and_faith.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400731/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Labour_and_faith.aspx Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMT My 2006 Renewal paper. By Stephen Beer Faith and Politics http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400730/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Faith_and_Politics.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400730/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Faith_and_Politics.aspx Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMT My Renewal paper from January 2007 By Stephen Beer Budget 2014 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400530/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2014.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/400530/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2014.aspx Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT This wasn't a Budget about investing in our future. By Progress, 21 March 2014 Labour can do more to show it is pro business http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/391171/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_can_do.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/391171/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_can_do.aspx Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT We need to do much more to communicate the overall message. By LabourList 30 January 2014 Faith and voting http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/390785/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Faith_and_voting.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/390785/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Faith_and_voting.aspx Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT A new report from thinktank Theos has some interesting conclusions. By Christians on the Left Making Labour the voters' choice on the economy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/390619/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Making_Labour_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/390619/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Making_Labour_the.aspx Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT The UK economy is growing. Living standards are improving for some. What should Labour do? By Progress, 16 January 2016 Accelerating the pace http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/387125/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Accelerating_the_pace.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/387125/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Accelerating_the_pace.aspx Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT My take on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and what Labour should do. By Progress, 6 December 2013 Being pro-business Labour http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/381288/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Being_pro_business.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/381288/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Being_pro_business.aspx Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT How Labour can be promote market reform while still keeping business onside. By Progress, 3 December 2013 Being Chancellor http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/380146/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Being_Chancellor.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/380146/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Being_Chancellor.aspx Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:00:00 GMT My contribution to the 'If I were Chancellor' collection of essays. By Labour in the City November 2013 A mixed outlook http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/380147/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_mixed_outlook.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/380147/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_mixed_outlook.aspx Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT My update on developments in the UK economy. By Progress, 14 November 2013 Osborne's economics http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/374518/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Osbornes_economics.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/374518/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Osbornes_economics.aspx Mon, 07 Oct 2013 23:00:00 GMT My assessment of George Osborne's speech to Conservative Conference, and the challenges for Labour. By Progress, 7 October 2013 Introducing a healthy scepticism into spending http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/373468/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Introducing_a_healthy.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/373468/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Introducing_a_healthy.aspx Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMT Labour economic policy after Ed Balls' conference speech. By Progress, 23 September 2013 Campaigning in Vassall http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/369578/Stephen_Beer/Blog/September_2013/Campaigning_in_Vassall.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/369578/Stephen_Beer/Blog/September_2013/Campaigning_in_Vassall.aspx Mon, 02 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMT With campaigners in Vassall ward. By Stephen Beer How to vote on Syria - a brief guide http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/369287/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/How_to_vote.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/369287/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/How_to_vote.aspx Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMT How to think about whether or not to get involved militarily. By LabourList, 29 August 2013 Still Christian, still socialist but starting where the voters are http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/368739/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Still_Christian_still.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/368739/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Still_Christian_still.aspx Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMT The Christian Socialist Movement, part of the Labour family, is changing its name. I explain why. By LabourList, 22 August 2013 Inflating expectations http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/366890/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Inflating_expectations.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/366890/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Inflating_expectations.aspx Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMT The Bank of England's Inflation Report, unemployment and growth, and the challenge for Labour By Progress, 8 August 2013 Labour should be bolder in its support for a Financial Transactions Tax http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/366760/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_should_be.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/366760/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_should_be.aspx Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMT Making the case for a tax on trading and how it can be a One Nation policy. By Left Foot Forward, 6 August 2013 Living standards and One Nation economics http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/366650/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Living_standards_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/366650/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Living_standards_and.aspx Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMT The focus on living standards is right, but we need to show how Labour is relevant to improving times. By Progress, 5 August 2013 The churches and ethical investment http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/365356/Stephen_Beer/Blog/July_2013/The_churches_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/365356/Stephen_Beer/Blog/July_2013/The_churches_and.aspx Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:00:00 GMT Interviewed on church ethical investing. By Stephen Beer Building economic policy for improving times http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/364207/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_economic_policy.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/364207/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_economic_policy.aspx Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:00:00 GMT We need to talk about how a One Nation economic policy works for improving times. By Progress, 16 July 2013 Getting to a fully fledged One Nation economic policy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/362277/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Getting_to_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/362277/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Getting_to_a.aspx Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT The Spending Review and challenges for Labour. By Progress, 27 June 2013 Voting on women and pay at company AGMs http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/361103/Stephen_Beer/Blog/June_2013/Voting_on_women.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/361103/Stephen_Beer/Blog/June_2013/Voting_on_women.aspx Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT I have been working to encourage more boardroom diversity. By Stephen Beer One Nation ambition http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/355398/Stephen_Beer/Economy/One_Nation_ambition.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/355398/Stephen_Beer/Economy/One_Nation_ambition.aspx Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Our economic policy needs to be credible from the point of view of voters, as well as markets. By Progress, 10 May 2013 Austerity challenged http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/353906/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Austerity_challenged.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/353906/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Austerity_challenged.aspx Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT The idea that economic problems can be solved by harsh 'austerity' is being challenged. But what does this mean for Labour's economic policy? By LabourList, 24 April 2013 What is Margaret Thatcher's economic legacy? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/353415/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_is_Margaret.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/353415/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_is_Margaret.aspx Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT My assessment of the Thatcher years, and lessons for Labour now. By LabourList, 12 April 2013 Debating Christian Socialist Movement name change http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/349802/Stephen_Beer/Blog/March_2013/Debating_Christian_Socialist.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/349802/Stephen_Beer/Blog/March_2013/Debating_Christian_Socialist.aspx Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT On Sunday programme on Radio 4. By Stephen Beer Budget 2013 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/349274/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2013.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/349274/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2013.aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT First impressions. By Progress, 20 March 2013 Triple AAA hubris http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/346040/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Triple_AAA_hubris.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/346040/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Triple_AAA_hubris.aspx Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the UK's downgrade from AAA status - and what Labour's longer term response should be. By Progress, 25 February 2013 Building One Nation economics III http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/343645/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_One_Nation.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/343645/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_One_Nation.aspx Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The third article in my Progress series on economic policy. This article looks at what a One Nation economic policy should look like. By Progress, 31 January 2013 Building One nation economics II http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/343644/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_One_nation.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/343644/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_One_nation.aspx Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The second part of my Progress series on economic policy. This article looks at Labour's polling on the economy. By Progress, 30 January 2013 Building One Nation economics I http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/342347/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_One_Nation.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/342347/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Building_One_Nation.aspx Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT First of a series of articles for Progress on building a new economic policy. This article looks at the condition of the UK economy. By Progress, 29 January 2013 Christian Socialist Movement - what's in a name? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/341998/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Christian_Socialist_Movement.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/341998/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Christian_Socialist_Movement.aspx Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT My letter in the Church Times on the Christian Socialist Movement's name change consultation. By Church Times, 25 January 2013 Facing up to hard choices http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/341981/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Facing_up_to.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/341981/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Facing_up_to.aspx Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT My review of Progress's Purple Papers, with a focus on economic policy. By Progress, 25 January 2013 What does the 2011 Census tell us about faith, society, and politics? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/337640/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/What_does_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/337640/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/What_does_the.aspx Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A look at the data on religious affiliation and what it means for politics today. By Left Foot Forward, 14 December 2012 What is the One Nation response? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/337534/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_is_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/337534/Stephen_Beer/Economy/What_is_the.aspx Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Reaction to the Autumn Statement. By Progress, 6 December 2012 Vauxhall CLP Chair's Report 2012 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/335971/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Vauxhall_CLP_Chairs.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/335971/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Vauxhall_CLP_Chairs.aspx Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT My final report as Vauxhall CLP Chair. I'm standing down after 11 years in the post. This report contains some reflections about the CLP, the role, and what we need to focus on in future. By Stephen Beer Shell, Nigeria, and the challenge for church investors http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/333283/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Shell_Nigeria_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/333283/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Shell_Nigeria_and.aspx Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT My visit to Shell's operations in the Niger Delta. By Methodist Recorder, 9 November 2012 End of an era?! http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/333549/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/End_of_an.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/333549/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/End_of_an.aspx Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT I am stepping down from being Constituency Chair. By Stephen Beer Changing our name http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/333325/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Changing_our_name.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/333325/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Changing_our_name.aspx Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Should the Christian Socialist Movement be called something different? By Stephen Beer There was no golden age of finance and industry http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/331437/Stephen_Beer/Economy/There_was_no.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/331437/Stephen_Beer/Economy/There_was_no.aspx Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT Responding to a recent speech by Peter Mandelson. By Progress, 18 October 2012 A six-point plan http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/329144/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_six_point.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/329144/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_six_point.aspx Wed, 03 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT A look at Ed Balls' Labour Conference speech. By Progress, 1 October 2012 Five questions Conference delegates should ask http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/328220/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Five_questions_Conference.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/328220/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Five_questions_Conference.aspx Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT Important questions about Labour's economic policy which we must address. By Progress, 29 September 2012 Does Labour still have an economic credibility deficit? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/328214/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Does_Labour_still.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/328214/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Does_Labour_still.aspx Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT One year on from the launch of my pamphlet, by how much have we changed? By Fabian Society, 27 September 2012 Where can investment come from? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/327298/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Where_can_investment.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/327298/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Where_can_investment.aspx Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT Are companies really hoarding cash they could invest? And what Labour should do. By Left Foot Forward, 11 September 2012 5 myths preventing a progressive growth strategy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/325382/Stephen_Beer/Economy/5_myths_preventing.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/325382/Stephen_Beer/Economy/5_myths_preventing.aspx Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT Labour must talk about investment in terms of being a responsible steward of the public's money. By Policy Network, 5 September 2012 Progressive growth http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/325378/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Progressive_growth.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/325378/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Progressive_growth.aspx Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT Labour needs to commit to years of investment. By Progress, 5 September 2012 We cannot rely on George Osborne to push Labour into power – we should be much further ahead http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/324383/Stephen_Beer/Economy/We_cannot_rely.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/324383/Stephen_Beer/Economy/We_cannot_rely.aspx Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT There is more for Labour to do. By LabourList 23 August 2012 Labour's response to the crisis http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/321166/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_response_to.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/321166/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_response_to.aspx Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT GDP figures show recession deeper than thought. By Progress, 26 July 2012 Making a British investment bank work http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/320528/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Making_a_British.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/320528/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Making_a_British.aspx Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT It should be Labour policy By Progress, 16 July 2012 Institutional incorrigibility? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/318892/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Institutional_incorrigibility.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/318892/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Institutional_incorrigibility.aspx Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT The LIBOR scandal, banks, and Labour Party policy By Progress, 5 July 2012 Tawney Economics http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/312926/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tawney_Economics.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/312926/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Tawney_Economics.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT Christian Socialist Movement's Tawney Dialogue debates relationship economics: here are some themes it should examine. By Progress, 10 May 2012 Vauxhall Labour campaigns hard in the London elections http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/311814/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Vauxhall_Labour_campaigns.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/311814/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Vauxhall_CLP/Vauxhall_Labour_campaigns.aspx Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT A big thank you to the many members who put in so much hard work. By Stephen Beer Labour's National Duty http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/310665/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_National_Duty.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/310665/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_National_Duty.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT UK back in recession territory - Tories losing credibility but Labour has more to do. By Progress, 26 April 2012 Still no growth strategy http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/306102/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Still_no_growth.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/306102/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Still_no_growth.aspx Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT My response to the Budget for Progress. By Progress, 22 March 2012 Coalition is flailing, failing and lacking direction http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/306100/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Coalition_is_flailing.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/306100/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Coalition_is_flailing.aspx Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT My Tribune Money Matters column on the Budget. By Tribune Magazine, 23 March 2012 Should we stimulate economic growth? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/300789/Stephen_Beer/Blog/February_2012/Should_we_stimulate.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/300789/Stephen_Beer/Blog/February_2012/Should_we_stimulate.aspx Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT As the Budget approaches, is it right to increase borrowing to try to stimulate growth? By Stephen Beer Why Opposition is like a road trip http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/296234/Stephen_Beer/Blog/January_2012/Why_Opposition_is.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/296234/Stephen_Beer/Blog/January_2012/Why_Opposition_is.aspx Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT Are we there yet? By Stephen Beer Labour and the economic outlook for 2012 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/296186/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_and_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/296186/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_and_the.aspx Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:59:00 GMT My take on economic policy and politics at the beginning of 2012. By Stephen Beer Winning the economic argument: how to fight on Labour's own terms http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/297607/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Winning_the_economic.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/297607/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Winning_the_economic.aspx Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Previewing my remarks to a seminar in the New Year conference. By Next Left (Fabian Society), 13 January 2012 'In the Black', 'Labour's Business' and 'The Credbility Deficit' http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/293334/Stephen_Beer/Economy/In_the_Black.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/293334/Stephen_Beer/Economy/In_the_Black.aspx Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Latest Labour economic debates and the need for credibility. By Next Left, 12 December 2011 Avoiding another 1992 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/291219/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Avoiding_another_1992.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/291219/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Avoiding_another_1992.aspx Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT First reaction to the Autumn Statement and Office for Budget Responsibility report. By Progress, 30 November 2011 Credibility on debt and growth go together http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/289253/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_on_debt.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/289253/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_on_debt.aspx Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ed Miliband's speech and a lesson for Labour from the European crisis. By Progress, 18 November 2011 The moment for reform http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/288341/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_moment_for.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/288341/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_moment_for.aspx Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT My chapter in Stewardship and the Stakeholder Economy: Perspectives on the Role of Shareholder Engagement in the UK Economy, published by PIRC By PIRC, 9 November 2011 Credibility Deficits http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/284955/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_Deficits.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/284955/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_Deficits.aspx Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT GDP revisions erode Coalition's economic credibility, but Labour still has work to do. By Progress, 11 October 2011 Credibility Deficit http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/281716/Stephen_Beer/Blog/September_2011/Credibility_Deficit.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/281716/Stephen_Beer/Blog/September_2011/Credibility_Deficit.aspx Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT How to restore Labour's economic reputation. By Stephen Beer Splitting the banks http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/280645/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Splitting_the_banks.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/280645/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Splitting_the_banks.aspx Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT The Independent Commission on Banking has published its final report. It's tough but doesn't go far enough. By Progress, 12 September 2011 The importance of hope http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/275413/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_importance_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/275413/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_importance_of.aspx Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT Lessons from the summer financial turmoil. By Progress, 8 August 2011 Banks, media, power http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/272495/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Banks_media_power.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/272495/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Banks_media_power.aspx Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT We need power to be dispersed throughout society - and it's not too late for bank reform to lead the way. By Progress, 22 July 2011 Christian Socialists echo call for power with responsibility http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/271571/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Christian_Socialists_echo.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/271571/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Christian_Socialists_echo.aspx Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT Labour leader links bank crisis, MP expenses and phone hacking CSM calls again for bank reform By Stephen Beer The other great crisis http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/271567/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_other_great.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/271567/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_other_great.aspx Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT While attention in the UK was focused on the News Corp crisis, in the Eurozone another crisis has been unfolding. By Progress, 19 July 2011 Consensus not the same as doing the right thing http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/265890/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Consensus_not_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/265890/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Consensus_not_the.aspx Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:25:00 GMT Assessing Ed Balls' speech on economic policy. By Progress, 16 June 2011 Celebrating Christian involvement in politics http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/265321/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Celebrating_Christian_involvement.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/265321/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Celebrating_Christian_involvement.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Christian Socialist Movement's 50th anniversary. By Church of England Newspaper , 27 May 2011 Christian Socialist Movement - fifty years on http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/261924/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Christian_Socialist_Movement.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/261924/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Christian_Socialist_Movement.aspx Mon, 23 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT An essay published for CSM's 50th anniversary reception. By Stephen Beer Economic competence: does Labour have a credibility deficit? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/261923/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economic_competence_does.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/261923/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economic_competence_does.aspx Mon, 23 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT My account of the economy workshop at the 2011 Progress annual conference on 20 May. By Progress, 23 May 2011 More radical bank reform http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/254818/Stephen_Beer/Economy/More_radical_bank.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/254818/Stephen_Beer/Economy/More_radical_bank.aspx Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT The Independent Banking Commission has published its interim report, but it does not go far enough. By Progress, 11 April 2011 Creating the Good Society http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/252229/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Creating_the_Good.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/252229/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Creating_the_Good.aspx Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT If we want to talk about what's 'good', Labour should engage with churches and other faith groups. By Progress, 30 March 2011 Budget 2011 - first reactions http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/249888/Stephen_Beer/Blog/March_2011/Budget_2011_first.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/249888/Stephen_Beer/Blog/March_2011/Budget_2011_first.aspx Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:00:00 GMT My initial reactions to the Budget speech. By Stephen Beer The danger of a no growth plan http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/240341/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_danger_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/240341/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_danger_of.aspx Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The UK economy goes backwards. By Progress, 26 January 2011 Labour's economic message http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/235492/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_economic_message.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/235492/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labours_economic_message.aspx Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT This has been a week for substantial economic data in the UK. The Christmas break will be the ideal time for Labour to think about its message on the economy. There is some work to do. By Progress, 17 December 2010 Lines of attack and best defence http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/224666/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Lines_of_attack.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/224666/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Lines_of_attack.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Labour must be sure it is fighting on the right financial ground. By Tribune, 29 October 2010 The phoney war http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/223730/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_phoney_war.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/223730/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_phoney_war.aspx Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT The spending cuts will be dramatic but they have yet to kick in. Meanwhile, Labour has work to do. By Progress, 22 October 2010 Credibility Deficit http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/216617/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_Deficit.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/216617/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credibility_Deficit.aspx Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT Even if Labour is proved right on the dangers of a double-dip recession, it will not be enough to win the economic arguments of five years hence. By Progress magazine, October 2010 Gambling with someone else's money? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/220889/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Gambling_with_someone.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/220889/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Gambling_with_someone.aspx Sat, 09 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT Speech on bank reform to Labour conference fringe event. By Labour Conference fringe, 29 September 2010 Principles for a new Labour economic policy - part 3 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/221500/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Principles_for_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/221500/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Principles_for_a.aspx Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT Getting it right on banking must be part of Labour's new economic plans. Its actions of 2008 halted catastrophe, but the party must be more vigorous in securing real reform in the City while promoting the prosperity it can bring. By Progress, 8 October 2010 Principles for a new Labour economic policy - part 2 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/221498/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Principles_for_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/221498/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Principles_for_a.aspx Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT A Labour party not concerned with jobs would not be worthy of the name. Labour must be the party of employment - a sounder approach than simply opposing every redundancy. By Progress, 7 October 2010 Principles for a new Labour economic policy - part 1 http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/220885/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Principles_for_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/220885/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Principles_for_a.aspx Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT Can we grow our way out of trouble, and how far are we prepared to go? Labour cannot rely on another recession; growth may in fact return quickly. Instead it must argue for spending oriented towards making the UK more productive. By Progress, 6 October 2010 Radical action on banks urged http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/216742/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Radical_action_on.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/216742/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Radical_action_on.aspx Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT Contemporary resolution from CSM and Vauxhall CLP. By Stephen Beer/CSM, 21 September 2010 Society versus the government? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/211655/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Society_versus_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/211655/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Society_versus_the.aspx Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT Why we should not rush to embrace Cameron's 'Big Society'. By Church of England Newspaper, 30 July 2010 IMF downgrades UK growth forecast http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/205926/Stephen_Beer/Economy/IMF_downgrades_UK.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/205926/Stephen_Beer/Economy/IMF_downgrades_UK.aspx Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT Almost all economic forecasts are bunk... By Progress, 9 July 2010 Outlook grim, forecast worse http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/205535/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Outlook_grim_forecast.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/205535/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Outlook_grim_forecast.aspx Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT The impact of the Tory-LibDem Coalition's first Budget. By Tribune, 2 July 2010 Progressive opposition http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/204045/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Progressive_opposition.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/204045/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Progressive_opposition.aspx Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT The leadership candidates need to remind themselves and the public that the deficit was caused by responsible action in dire straits, but also prepare a progressive economic policy without simply opposing everything. By Progress, 23 June 2010 The Coalition's cuts and compromises http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/201402/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_Coalitions_cuts.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/201402/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_Coalitions_cuts.aspx Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT Unfortunately, the new Government's economic policies are entirely what they seem. Labour needs to be wise about how it oposes them. By Tribune, 4 June 2010 Campaigning in Vauxhall http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/196507/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2009_2012/May_2010/Campaigning_in_Vauxhall.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/196507/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2009_2012/May_2010/Campaigning_in_Vauxhall.aspx Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT On the campaign trail with Kate Hoey and our council candidates. Plus Brown's speech and Labour's latest video. By Stephen Beer's blog 4 May 2010 On the campaign trail http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/196204/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2009_2012/May_2010/On_the_campaign.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/196204/Stephen_Beer/Blog/2009_2012/May_2010/On_the_campaign.aspx Sun, 02 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT Grassroots campaigning matters. By Stephen Beer's blog, 3 May 2010 Economic policy and morality http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/195930/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economic_policy_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/195930/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economic_policy_and.aspx Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT The moral compass at the heart of each party's economic policies should be studied carefully. By Christian Socialist Movement, 28 April 2010 Tories: on a right wing and a prayer http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/195079/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Tories_on_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/195079/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Tories_on_a.aspx Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT The Tories will again spread discord and disharmony if they win power By Tribune, 19 April 2010 The economy back in focus http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/194161/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_economy_back.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/194161/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_economy_back.aspx Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT New data will train a spotlight on the economy this week, but should not knock Labour's narrative off course. By Progress 19 April 2010 Budget 2010: Darling’s roadmap for recovery http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/192234/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2010_Darling.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/192234/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Budget_2010_Darling.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT The Budget will put Labour values into practice, while the Tories are hidebound by outdated dogma By Tribune 2 April 2010 The Chancellor and his shadows http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/191742/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_Chancellor_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/191742/Stephen_Beer/Economy/The_Chancellor_and.aspx Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT The Channel 4 debate between the three men who want to be Chancellor after the General Election contained no fireworks. However, it did give us a sense of how the debate on the economy might pan out during the campaign. By Progress, 30 March 2010 A battle and some hard thinking http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/191420/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_battle_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/191420/Stephen_Beer/Economy/A_battle_and.aspx Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Budget was what we needed, and progressives need to do some hard thinking. By Progress, 26 March 2010 Leading the debate on the family http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/190892/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Leading_the_debate.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/190892/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Christian_Socialist_Movement/Leading_the_debate.aspx Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Outlining the points made in CSM's Tawney Dialogue by a cabinet minister and others By CSM 23 March 2010 Churches speak out on executive pay http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/190245/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Churches_speak_out.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/190245/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Churches_speak_out.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new report says we should look at the ratio between the highest and the lowest paid in a company. By 18 March 2010 Family talk http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/189217/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Family_talk.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/189217/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Family_talk.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT As we head ever closer to what some are calling a 'mum's-election', getting Labour talking more about the family is the right thing to do. By Progress, 10 March 2010 Family debate continues - children and parenting http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/180281/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Family_debate_continues.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/180281/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Family_debate_continues.aspx Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Labour has published its Green Paper on the family. A focus on family stability will help children in divided families. By Christian Socialist Movement, 3 February 2010 It's time to answer the anger http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/179916/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Its_time_to.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/179916/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Its_time_to.aspx Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama's bank plan is a good one and Britain should follow suit. By Tribune 29 January 2010 Obama bank reforms http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/179355/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Obama_bank_reforms.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/179355/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Obama_bank_reforms.aspx Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Labour must grasp the nettle of separating banking activities By Progress 25 January 2010 The family and the Left http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/176151/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/The_family_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/176151/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/The_family_and.aspx Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Christians in the Labour Party need to get serious about the family. By The Common Good, 8 January 2010 Credit where it's due http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/176773/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credit_where_its.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/176773/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Credit_where_its.aspx Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT While the Tories talk down Britain's economy, Labour has been steering the responsible course. By Tribune 8 January 2010 Darling's decisions: the verdict http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/175524/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Darlings_decisions_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/175524/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Darlings_decisions_the.aspx Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Labour has got the politics and economics correct, but tough choices still lie ahead. By Tribune, 18th December 2009 Economics and politics of the Pre Budget Report http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/174438/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economics_and_politics.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/174438/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economics_and_politics.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Initial reaction to the 2009 Pre Budget Report. By 10 December 2009 ABC at the TUC http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/172181/Stephen_Beer/Economy/ABC_at_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/172181/Stephen_Beer/Economy/ABC_at_the.aspx Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Archbishop promoted virtue but sometimes financial institutions can work against it. By Guardian Comment is Free, 18th November 2009 Regulation of the banks is not enough http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171498/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Regulation_of_the.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171498/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Regulation_of_the.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Brown's G20 speech was bold – but we need to go further and separate risky banking activities from retail. By Guardian Comment is Free, 10th November 2009 Labour Positives, Tory Negatives http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171501/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_Positives_Tory.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171501/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_Positives_Tory.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The political conference season revealed a great deal about what the parties think about the financial crisis and the economy. By Tribune, 23rd October 2009 Institutional Reform http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171503/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Institutional_Reform.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171503/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Institutional_Reform.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT News about large bank bonuses is shocking and it demonstrates that the banking system still needs reform. A progressive party such as Labour should be up to the task. By Progress Online, 21st October 2009 Banking: a matter of Morals http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171495/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Banking_a_matter.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171495/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Banking_a_matter.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT With stock markets reaching new highs and some banks recruiting again there is the distinct impression that things are going back to "business as usual". By Guardian Comment is Free, 14th October 2009 Morals and markets at Labour conference http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171493/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Morals_and_markets.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/171493/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Morals_and_markets.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Banks must learn to embed a sense of the common good in their activities if they are not to be socially harmful. By Guardian Comment is Free, 30th September 2009 The Audacity of Hope http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165156/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/The_Audacity_of.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165156/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/The_Audacity_of.aspx Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Is America ‘ready’ for a black president? For the first time, there is a significant probability that the next President of the United States will be either a woman or a black man. But does Barack Obama have what it takes to be his country’s President? The case against Christianity http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165155/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/The_case_against.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165155/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/The_case_against.aspx Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Book Review of In Defence of Atheism: The case against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam by Michel Onfray. Serpents Tail, 2007. Must Faith Be Privatised? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165153/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/Must_Faith_Be.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165153/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/Must_Faith_Be.aspx Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Roger Trigg makes some convincing arguments for religious voices to be heard in public life. What he does not do is provide practical suggestions about how we can ensure that happens in a way that increases mutual understanding and respect. Anglican Communion in the spotlight http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165150/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/Anglican_Communion_in.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165150/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/Anglican_Communion_in.aspx Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT This is a book about differences within the Anglican Communion and how in fact globalisation may mean Anglicans worldwide are uniting around traditional church teaching. Making the case for Afghanistan http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165120/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Making_the_case.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165120/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Making_the_case.aspx Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Politicians can raise concerns about the Afghan conflict – but they have a duty to make the case for our role there to the nation. Time for a Jubilee budget? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165117/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Time_for_a.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165117/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Time_for_a.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT We'll need time to say whether our chancellor did the right thing yesterday. Debt relief, according to the biblical principle of jubilee, might have been a good place to start. By Guardian Comment is Free, 23rd April 2009 G20: we need a new motto http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/205041/Stephen_Beer/Economy/G20_we_need.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/205041/Stephen_Beer/Economy/G20_we_need.aspx Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT As Brown and Rudd made clear at St Paul's Cathedral yesterday, we need values to underpin the way we conduct market activity. By Guardian Comment is Free, 1 April 2009 Can the politicians Put People First? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165164/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Can_the_politicians.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165164/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Can_the_politicians.aspx Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Amidst the battle to prevent a global depression, never have so many economies expected so much from so few people as next week when the leaders of the G20 meet in London. By Tribune, 27 March 2009 Making the least worst choices http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165158/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Making_the_least.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165158/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Making_the_least.aspx Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The latest news on unemployment is grim. This will continue to be a year of difficult choices and high economic stakes. By Tribune 27/03/09 Memo to Tony: piety is not enough http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165115/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Memo_to_Tony.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165115/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Memo_to_Tony.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tony Blair's Faith Foundation should not encourage a mushy 'faith in faith'. We must be realistic if we want to curb the destructive power of religion and harness its good. By Guardian Comment is Free 23 March 2009 Jobs to do http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165113/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Jobs_to_do.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165113/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Jobs_to_do.aspx Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Labour has rescued the banking system. Now it's time to tackle the spectre of rapidly rising unemployment. By Guardian Comment is Free 01/03/09 There's a place for faith http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165110/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Theres_a_place.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165110/Stephen_Beer/Faith_Politics/Theres_a_place.aspx Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT It's a good start – but the Runnymede Trust needs more evidence to back up its prescription for faith school By Guardian Comment is Free 5 December 2008 It's not as bad as you think http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165165/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Its_not_as.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165165/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Its_not_as.aspx Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT We need to hold our nerve if our Party and our leader are to benefit from a political recovery. By Tribune September 2008 Recession: Labour must chart a clear course through its wake. http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165167/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Recession_Labour_must.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165167/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Recession_Labour_must.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Can New Labour survive a recession? We might be about to discover the answer. By Tribune 01/08/08 Soros sounds off on world credit crunch http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165146/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/Soros_sounds_off.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165146/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Book_Reviews/Soros_sounds_off.aspx Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Review of The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What it Means by George Soros. PublicAffairs, 12.99 Values and visibility must be cornerstones of the Labour fightback http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165168/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Values_and_visibility.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165168/Stephen_Beer/Archive/Labour/Values_and_visibility.aspx Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT It is not a matter of looking for the right electoral buttons to press or grasping at the first populist policy that comes along. By Progress Online 13 May 2008 Flip Charge http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165184/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Flip_Charge.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165184/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Flip_Charge.aspx Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT If we cannot prevent another financial crisis, banks should pay the taxpayer an insurance premium. By Progress Online 18 April 2008 Keep Calm and Carry On http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165188/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Keep_Calm_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165188/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Keep_Calm_and.aspx Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Financial markets have continued to be dysfunctional. But to loose our nerve would be a mistake. By Tribune April 08 Labour’s economic policy and the public sector pay round http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165190/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_s_economic.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165190/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Labour_s_economic.aspx Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Newly released documents shed light on how a Labour Chancellor ran a pay policy thirty years ago. Then, as now, the government was concerned with expectations of future inflation. By Tribune 1 February 2008 Economic Challenges in a new year http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165193/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economic_Challenges_in.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165193/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Economic_Challenges_in.aspx Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT What is Labour’s economic policy? What does it mean to the average voter? These are vital questions and will become more so in the months ahead. By Tribune January 2008 Political Hazard http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165183/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Political_Hazard.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165183/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Political_Hazard.aspx Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT What can we say, after Labour Conference week, on the financial crisis that has engulfed Northern Rock? What we saw on Friday, September 14 was an old-fashioned run on a British bank. By Progress 1 October 2007 Northern Rock and moral hazard http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165195/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Northern_Rock_and.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165195/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Northern_Rock_and.aspx Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Banks attract the brightest talents and employ them to the full. In the City they are referred to as ‘rocket scientists’. Therefore we should not be surprised that banks regularly find new and exciting ways to run into trouble. By Tribune October 2007 Turbulent Times http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165196/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Turbulent_Times.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165196/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Turbulent_Times.aspx Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Barring a financial crisis, central banks are unlikely to cut rates unless they can see a direct economic impact. Government policy has to continue to focus on economic stability and an investment orientated environment for the long term. By Tribune 13 August 2007 Don't blame Brown for pension fund tax crisis http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165151/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Dont_blame_Brown.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165151/Stephen_Beer/Economy/Dont_blame_Brown.aspx Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Beer says Labour should be proud of the Chancellor's 10-year stewardship of the economy and the responsibility for pension shortfalls lies elsewhere By Tribune 13 April 2007 What shall we do in Afghanistan? http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165152/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/What_shall_we.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165152/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/What_shall_we.aspx Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT What shall we do in Afghanistan? We were doing so well. Now reports speak of NATO soldiers under constant attack. Critical Friends http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165185/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Critical_Friends.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165185/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Critical_Friends.aspx Sat, 09 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Labour should be careful about being too hostile to the private sector, warns Stephen Beer. Bring corporate giants to heel http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165140/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Bring_corporate_giants.aspx http://www.stephenbeer.com/Articles/165140/Stephen_Beer/Articles/Contemporary_Issues/Bring_corporate_giants.aspx Fri, 28 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Beer says we need to encourage all companies, not just well known ones, to behave conscientiously.