Comment Farmers’ protests: ‘Why inheritance tax won’t cost Labour rural seats in 2029’ No political party has ever formed a government without at least some rural voters. At the most recent… Ben Cooper 19th November, 2024, 9:05 am
Comment ‘Here’s how Labour can cut costs for low-income families – within its fiscal rules’ Inflation may have fallen in recent months, but the cost-of-living crisis is still squeezing family finances. For some… Ben Cooper 30th April, 2024, 10:19 am
Comment ‘A National Care Service could be Labour’s legacy – like founding the NHS’ Thirteen years ago, in the dying days of the last Labour government, initial suggestions of a National Care… Ben Cooper 8th June, 2023, 9:44 am
Comment How we ensure music remains at the heart of the lives of the next generation Music is woven through all our lives. Every day, millions of us enjoy music – sharing collective experiences… Ben Cooper & Naomi Pohl 4th August, 2022, 3:56 pm
Comment Social housing should be central to Labour’s vision for the country The housing crisis is one of the biggest challenges faced by this country, threatening wellbeing and prosperity. Around… Ben Cooper 15th October, 2021, 12:45 pm
Comment By devolving the arts, Labour can offer a powerful alternative to Tory tokenism Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden last week provoked a new front in the ‘culture war’, proposing that national arts,… Ben Cooper 21st May, 2021, 2:51 pm
Comment Let’s consider rent controls for the private rented sector The private rented sector isn’t working for millions of tenants. The sector has grown and the possibility of… Olivia Bailey & Ben Cooper 13th September, 2019, 12:00 pm