‘A long-delayed moment of truth for North Sea oil and Labour’s climate credentials’
In the Greenpeace office this week, I suggested running a sweepstake on when we would finally get a…
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‘Older renters can’t wait: local housing allowance must be uprated now’
There is no doubt that this government has presided over major positive changes for renters. With one-third of…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 18th October 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Why Iceland’s EU referendum matters to British progressives’
On August 29, Icelanders voted on whether to resume EU membership negotiations. The results were decisive, with 47…
‘Beyond recruitment: a new fostering plan that offers real hope’
The Labour government’s new national fostering campaign recognises that recruiting more foster carers is only the beginning. To…
Reform’s rotten culture is exposed
At the TUC Congress last month, I picked up a pin badge – mocked up like the Reform…
‘Arts for young people is key to hope’
Lisa Nandy, in her fiery Labour conference speech, blamed the last government for smashing youth services whilst erasing…
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
It was a busy week for the Labour government. While Westminster was consumed by debates about Brexit, there…
‘It’s time to end the university-first approach to opportunity’
Before I was elected to represent Wrexham, I spent years working in accounting and finance. I also saw…
‘The government must reform vehicle taxation in the next budget – or risk losing out on more than £60 billion’
The UK is entering a new era of electric transportation, with sales of new petrol and diesel cars…
