The Tories would cut the minimum wage – we’ll raise it
In the flurry of benefit-bashing and blows to the welfare state unleashed by the Tory-led Government over the…
Christine Quigley
The Labour Party (and the blogosphere) has become hysterical about “our glorious return to power”
It’s been a heady couple of weeks for Labour members and supporters. Our party is riding higher in…
As Cameron attacks young people, Labour must stand up for them
Cameron’s much-trailed speech earlier this week floated the idea of removing housing benefit from people under 25, in…
The ticking time bomb of social care
EDIT: The Government has announced a draft bill on social care reform in the Queen’s Speech, but there…
A casual disregard for the contributions that older people have made
On Thursday, Brian Paddick’s campaign team tweeted a (now deleted) comment about Ken Livingstone being “old” and “past…
Boris Johnson – St Patrick’s Day is ‘lefty crap’
Jemima Khan’s interview with Boris Johnson for this week’s New Statesman is subtly devastating. The incumbent Tory Mayor…
Winning back women voters: 5 tips for the government
By Christine Quigley / @c_quigley The Guardian has reported on the Tory-led government’s new plans to win back…
Hilton and Purnell – targeting the vulnerable?
By Christine Quigley / @c_quigley Abolishing maternity leave and consumer protection legislation, dropping universal free bus passes and…
Labour’s narrative on the economy must be compelling, but also straightforward
By Christine Quigley / @c_quigley Ed Balls’ first big speech as shadow chancellor on the economy last week…
Where next for Ireland and Irish Labour?
By Christine Quigley With ballot boxes open and counting firmly underway in Ireland’s 43 constituencies, one thing looks…
