Colin Leys

Colin Leys is emeritus professor of political studies at Queen’s University Canada, honorary research professor at Goldsmiths and works with CHPI. His most recent publication is "Searching for Socialism: the project of the Labour new left from Benn to Corbyn", co-authored with Leo Panitch, Verso 2020.

NHS: Cameron's rhetoric is wearing thin

The Prime Minister has claimed to be committed to what he called our 'precious' NHS, yet Lansley's bill would destroy Britain's national health service. The government's rhetoric is wearing thin, and we must ensure that the aim of the proposed reforms are kept clearly in view throughout the 'liste

By Colin Leys

/ 20 Apr 2011

The Plot Against the NHS

In this lecture, based on the book The Plot Against the NHS, co-author Colin Leys attempts to set the record straight on plans for a new healthcare market. He argues that the healthcare reforms proposed by the Coalition are not as radical as they seem, but are part of a plot to dismantle the NHS b

By Colin Leys

/ 8 Apr 2011