A public advocate is vital– but they must be independent
Recent events, including the publication of the final report into the Manchester Arena bombing, have highlighted the ongoing problems that…
Maria Eagle
Whittingdale, the BBC and “bullying” – Maria Eagle’s speech on broadcasting
This is the full text of a speech given by Maria Eagle, shadow Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, at…
The BBC is for all of us – John Whittingdale must not get distracted from it
Since the recent publication of the Clementi review into BBC governance the Culture Secretary, John Whittingdale, has been…
The Lib Dem’s record on the environment doesn’t stand up
September is here and the so called ‘silly season’ of summer stories is meant to be over. But…
Why the Tory badger cull is inhumane and ineffective
Albert Einstein once said that the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again…
8 ways in which the government have botched their response to the floods
Eric Pickles’s half-hearted apology for the Government’s botched flood response is too little, too late and is no…
Engaging communities outside Britain’s cities
A One Nation Labour Party has to reach out beyond Britain’s cities. It’s essential electorally if we are…
Time for a new deal with the water companies
In a panic, after Ed Miliband put the rising cost of water firmly on the political agenda, the…
Yet another year of inflation-busting rail fare rises will add to the cost of living crisis
David Cameron’s cost of living crisis is leaving families struggling and yet another year of inflation-busting fare rises…
The Rail Regulator has exposed the truth behind train company claims about Britain’s rail network
As inspiring names go, the Office of Rail Regulation report “GB rail financial information 2011-2012” won’t win any…
