‘The Greens’ housing policy should be a wake-up call for Labour’
Tackling the housing crisis for good would set Labour on a clear path to victory at the next genera election.
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A radical homelessness agenda could be Rayner’s defining legacy
Josh Nicholson argues that a radical homelessness agenda could help sell Labour's vision for change to the public.
‘Rough sleeping’s soaring. Will defence spending help homeless veterans?’
New data out today shows that rough sleeping has hit a post-pandemic high. Last year nearly 4,667 people were sleeping rough on a single night in Autumn. Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) analysis shows this is a rise of 20% since 2023 and a…
‘Poverty has many root causes – Labour must tackle them all’
Next year there will be an election and Labour stands poised to take power. Unlike the late 1990’s, Britain is sick and the atmosphere sour. Things Can Only Get Better may be playing at Christmas parties, but the mood in the nation could…
‘Hunt has stolen Labour’s welfare reform plans. Here’s how it regains the agenda’
"People who can work, should work… 2.6 million people are out of work due to long-term sickness. A healthy nation is critical to a healthy economy." These are not the words of a Tory welfare hawk, but those of Shadow Chancellor Rachel…
Jon Ashworth is right: the government must adopt an ‘into work guarantee’
Jon Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has thrown the gauntlet down on welfare reform. His ask in parliament this week? That the government introduce an "into work guarantee". This would open a route to work for the…