‘Labour needs to learn lessons from Finland in tackling homelessness’
Eradicating homelessness and rough sleeping must be a key ambition of the Labour government as we prepare to…
Mike Amesbury
‘Homelessness shames us all. Labour will act where the Tories have failed’
People sleeping on the streets are uppermost in our thoughts as Christmas approaches and temperatures plummet. It’s not…
The moral, social and economic case for a return to social housebuilding is key
For many of us, the Covid-19 crisis has shown just how important it is to have a safe,…
Labour councils show there is an answer to Britain’s broken housing system
I was privileged to attend the virtual opening last month of a modern, high-quality block of apartments in…
The government has missed a golden opportunity to end the housing crisis
The government’s proposed revolution of our planning system will take away the voice of local communities, create hollowed-out…
I survived, just about. Now we must listen, learn and rebuild
Just after 10pm on Thursday December 12th is a moment I will never forget. As I entered the…
Mike Amesbury: It’s time to admit failure or step aside, Esther McVey
The section of Esther McVey’s speech to Conservative Party conference that grabbed immediate headlines was her claim that…
Mike Amesbury: That Esther McVey hasn’t resigned says everything about this Tory government
Reading the newspapers last weekend, it wasn’t surprising to see more talk of cabinet resignations with reports that…
Mike Amesbury: With Lord Jim O’Neill’s backing, it’s time for Cheshire devolution
As the first anniversary of my election approaches, I’m naturally reflecting on my experience as an MP so…
Mike Amesbury: Look up from your spreadsheet Phil – and look north
This is the penultimate one of a series of articles by MPs, trade unionists and Labour activists in…
