The reshuffle shows how Tory party has largely lost connection with reality, and is being driven by ultra-Thatcherite ideologising writes Alex Callinicos
The political consensus to merge social care and the health service would be a disaster, unless the cuts are stopped and more funding is provided, writes Raymie Kiernan
The cost of a minimum food shopping basket has increased by 28 percent since the recession hit in 2008. Domestic fuel has gone up by 45 percent and transport costs by 37 percent.