‘It’s time to put tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles’
Backing British automotive and supply chains and introducing tariffs on Chinese EVs would be the clearest sign yet that his government is delivering that ambition.
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‘The Thames Valley is driving growth. Devolution can turbocharge it.’
"Good growth in every postcode" is the Prime Minister's promise. It is a goal we support. But if Government is serious about growth, the Thames Valley must be trusted with more control over the decisions that shape it. Across England, areas…
‘From Hillsborough to the Troubles: Labour must deliver truth and accountability for every family’
Labour has a chance to finally deliver for victims, but for many, time is running out.
Paul Nowak column: ‘Britain needs a living standards Budget’
It is clear what the Chancellor's first priority must be – and that's urgent action on the cost of living.
‘Brexit was never a closed matter – it’s time to put the national interest first’
We need an honest conversation in the country, one that acknowledges the will of the British people back in 2016, but which is clear that Brexit has not delivered the promises made by the Leave campaign.
‘Older renters can’t wait: local housing allowance must be uprated now’
Older renters need to know what support will be available to them now. They need to see LHA uprated this year, and every year.
‘A long-delayed moment of truth for North Sea oil and Labour’s climate credentials’
The Prime Minister showed an appetite for confronting sacred cows and vested interests. Approving Jackdaw and Rosebank would do the opposite.
‘Why Iceland’s EU referendum matters to British progressives’
Denying the right-wing a monopoly on online spaces is vital if progressives are to retain any substantial influence without being forced into constant political battles on our home turf.
‘Beyond recruitment: a new fostering plan that offers real hope’
Creating 10,000 new foster places is an important ambition, but numbers alone cannot measure success.
‘Arts for young people is key to hope’
Lisa Nandy, in her fiery Labour conference speech, blamed the last government for smashing youth services whilst erasing sports and music from class rooms and our communities. The national youth strategy has dire numbers of 1000 youth…
‘It’s time to end the university-first approach to opportunity’
Before I was elected to represent Wrexham, I spent years working in accounting and finance. I also saw first-hand how easy it is for talented people to rule the profession out before they have given it a second thought. If you haven't grown…
‘The government must reform vehicle taxation in the next budget – or risk losing out on more than £60 billion’
The UK is entering a new era of electric transportation, with sales of new petrol and diesel cars set to be phased out in less than four years time. By 2035, only battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be available to purchase in the UK. In…