‘Commanding heights of the economy’: the postwar blueprint that inspires Burnham - short news
In the second of a series on nationalisation, we look at the lessons from Clement Attlee’s administration
Will Andy Burnham ‘go big’ in expanding the role of the state?
A prime minister with ambitious plans for state ownership. Private companies that put profits before investment. A country struggling with onerous debts.
The UK in 2026 with a new prime minister weighing up how and what price public utilities can be nationalised? No, this was Clement Attlee’s..
source: The Guardian - 30.06.2026