Why we can’t tackle inequality without strong trade unions
In 2009, David Cameron said research by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett “has shown that among the richest countries,…
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The Adonis review isn’t sexy – but it could rebuild cities, renew communities and change lives
Tonight, Jon Cruddas – who has been in the limelight more than he’d probably like in the last…
Devolution should mean giving more power to councils
Whatever the outcome of September’s referendum on Scottish independence, there needs to be a radical change to the…
Justice reforms have fundamentally reduced access to justice
A CJC report written by Professor John Peysner of the University of Lincoln, has confirmed predictions that the government’s ill-thought-through implementation of the…
Cruddas is right: there’s something seriously wrong with Labour’s strategy
There have been a couple of worrying bits of news dribbling out of the Labour policy machine over…
Universal Credit – Time to take stock
UNISON welcomes Labour’s announcement that it would pause Universal Credit (UC) so a review and audit can be…
Labour needs to devolve to deliver
In the past week there has been increased debate about English regions outside of London and in particular…
Cameron – an act that’s wearing thin
I’ve got nothing against buskers – if they are good I usually give them some money – but…
Should Labour consider Disability shortlists for Westminster selections?
Last week David Blunkett – former Labour home secretary and a disabled MP – announced that he will…
If the policy review is being “parked”, Cruddas needs to get it moving, not trash it
Recently I was at a event when a member of the Shadow Cabinet tapped me on the shoulder.…
