Privatisation
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Contested Commons – review
Katrina Navickas’ clear and persuasive history invites readers to reflect critically on space, place and the commons, writes Rhian E Jones
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The battle for community-led Pride in Place
The high-profile local regeneration initiative will test Burnhamism’s commitments to devolving power and empowering communities, argue Nick Mahony and Frances Northrop
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Cymunedoli: The glue that binds
Economic power in the community – cymunedoli – is the antidote to the far right’s growing appeal in Cymru, write Beth Winter and Leanne Wood
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Thames Water and the failures of privatisation
More than any other privatised company, Thames Water has become a lightning rod for public anger. Eleanor Godwin and David Whyte explain why – and what we can do about it
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Reputation first, safety second
Gareth Dennis, who was sacked for speaking publicly about safety issues at London’s Euston station, explains the need for new legal protections for all public servants speaking about subjects on which they hold expertise
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Kenya’s youth-led revolution
Rasna Warah reports on how young people in and beyond Kenya are using social media to challenge corrupt, old-school politicians
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Grenfell: The cost of austerity
The damning Grenfell inquiry report reveals entrenched private sector corruption and public sector failings – and our need to overhaul governance systems, writes Richard Norton-Taylor
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