Winter fuel allowance: ‘Why I’m urging the government to think again on cuts’
We don’t chose our inheritance, but we are responsible for shaping our future. After years of neglect, Labour…
Rachael Maskell
An older people’s commissioner will help ensure no one is left behind as they age
In less than 20 years, one in four of us will be over 65. While many of us…
Why Rishi Sunak must prioritise ‘left behind’ communities in the Budget
The pandemic has thrown inequality between communities into sharp focus. Neighbourhoods with a strong foundation of social infrastructure…
Labour is the party of the workers – and we’ll hold the Tories to account
UK workers endure some of the longest working hours in Europe. The rise of zero-hour contracts and the…
Referendum first, election second – that’s how Labour will get into power
Labour could bring Brexit and this toxic government to an end in the next few months – if…
Farage is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Only Labour can stop his politics of fear
The fault lines in our economy and in our politics have been well and truly exposed by Brexit,…
Love Feminism, Hate Brexit: It’s nothing less than a disaster for women’s rights
As women, we need to talk about Brexit. It’s a mess. For too long the debate has been…
Rachael Maskell: Why I quit over article 50
This is the full statement published by Rachael Maskell on her website after she resigned as shadow environment…
