Professor Richard Murphy

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Richard Murphy is a chartered accountant and political economist who is professor of accounting practice at Sheffield University Management School, as well as a director of Tax Research UK and the author of the Funding the Future blog. He was one of the co-creators of the tax justice movement and a co-author of the original Green New Deal.

Richard Murphy is a chartered accountant and political economist who is professor of accounting practice at Sheffield University Management School, as well as a director of Tax Research UK and the author of the Funding the Future blog. He was one of the co-creators of the tax justice movement and a co-author of the original Green New Deal.

Latest articles from Professor Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy writes on the importance of green policies to Scotland

COMMENT Richard Murphy: Whatever happens day to day, green politics are crucial

When I am not thinking about economics, politics, tax and all related issues (and I admit, I spend quite a lot of time doing those things) then there is a good chance that you will find me out in nature with a pair of binoculars hanging around my neck ...

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RAF Typhoon FGR4s preparing to take off, to conduct strikes against Houthi targets

COMMENT Richard Murphy: Explaining the economic consequences of the UK's defence policy

The position of the SNP Holyrood government with regard to Gaza has been unambiguous and, in my opinion, welcome.

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Labour's shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and deputy leader Angela Rayner during their visit to Sainsbury's

comment Richard Murphy: Is Rachel Reeves serious about tackling tax abuse?

In the 1960s the US writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin said “I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do.” His message was simple. He was saying that what people said about their attitude towards racism did not matter; it is what they did that counts. I think we should apply that lesson to Rachel Reeves, and her approach to tax abuse.

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Richard Murphy discusses freeports as part of his weekly column

COMMENT Forget the hype Scotland, freeports are basically just tax havens – here's why

Professor Richard Murphy explores the problems with Scotland's incoming green freeports as part of our week-long series.

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Professor Mark Blyth (left) and Professor Richard Murphy take differing views on Modern Monetary Theory

COMMENT Richard Murphy: Was Mark Blyth wrong about an independent Scotland's economy?

DATA matters to economists. It should also matter to the people of Scotland. It is, most especially, vital when it comes to the independence debate ...

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Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves gives a speech at the Mais lecture held at the Bayes Business School

COMMENT Richard Murphy: Rachel Reeves cannot justify her profoundly wrong spending plans

Rachel Reeves said this week that if she becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer, which we know is very likely, then she will impose austerity on the UK.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget

COMMENT 'Nothing new to say': Political economist Richard Murphy's Budget verdict

Is it possible to be a Budget junkie? If so, I might have to plead guilty.

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Stephen Flynn speaks to First Minister Humza Yousaf

COMMENT Richard Murphy: How the SNP can avoid a defensive election campaign

When Labour are the threat to the return of sufficient SNP MPs to Westminster, they have to be on the offensive.

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to Siemens

COMMENT Richard Murphy: Ruthless Starmer will stop at nothing in the pursuit of power

The only thing that Labour’s leadership is now interested in is power for the benefit of those at the top of the party.

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Richard Murphy speaks during Debate Night

COMMENT Scotland needs good political economists if it's to achieve independence

One of the many things that annoys me about political debate in the UK is that far too many people are obsessed with economics and far too few people are even interested in political economy. As a former professor of political economy, let me explain.

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