The Tories’ clampdown on trade unions – what it means for workers’ rights
Today the Government are unveiling their plans to launch the biggest clampdown on trade unions in 30 years.…
Maya Goodfellow
If Labour want to be a credible opposition, they should oppose the government’s benefits cap
We’re often told that politicians have to make “hard decisions”. This is usually a precursor to a policy…
Osborne has stolen Labour’s language, but make no mistake: this Budget will just increase inequality
“This will be a budget is for working people” – George Osborne opened his speech today with these…
Labour’s leadership contest is all white, what does that say about a party that’s supposed to stand for equality?
Labour’s leader and deputy leader contests are both all-white. I am beyond disappointed; the party that champions equality…
PMQs verdict: It’s still an unenlightening shouting match, but Cameron needs to start answering questions
It was obvious on May 8th that today’s PMQs – the first of the new parliament – was…
Why is attacking trade unions one of the Government’s top priorities?
The Queen’s Speech sets the government’s agenda for the coming parliament. And today’s gave a clear sign as…
The Tories’ potential cuts read as an attack on women, the poor and disabled people
In the next 24 hours commentators will continue to make election forecasts as polls shift ever so slightly.…
Tory Candidate criticises Stella Creasy for not being a wife or mother
From David Cameron telling Angela Eagle to “calm down dear” to female MPs saying they had sexual abuse…
Labour explore the prospect of a deal with the Lib Dems
With the general election less than three weeks away and polls suggesting that it’s unlikely any party will…
Labour’s BAME manifesto: a step in the right direction that shows how much further we need to go
Labour are unveiling their policies for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people in Leicester today. This event,…
