The difference between Vision and Vanity
It has been an important week in the life of the Boris for Prime Minister campaign. On Tuesday,…
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Labour will take no lessons from the Conservative Party on pensions
By Chris Leslie and Gregg McClymont Last week Ed Miliband and Ed Balls set out how this government’s…
We need a Labour Assembly Against Austerity
Talk of ‘tough decisions’ and ‘iron discipline’ on spending demonstrate the dominance of Tory thinking over economic policy…
After welfare, where next for Miliband’s social security agenda?
Ed Miliband’s speech last week gave us a clear insight into how a future Labour government would bear…
Hope can triumph over fear
Since the last election many of our friends and foes alike have set two primary “credibility tests” for…
Labour’s position on an EU referendum hasn’t changed
There was much excitement yesterday as news leaked that Labour will abstain on James Wharton’s Private Member’s Bill…
Who and what is education policy for?
Another week, another Gove-led shake up of education. GCSEs are going to be “tougher” and more “rigorous” which…
Labour must not let Ukip win working-class votes
In February Ed Miliband correctly observed that Parliament was “too middle class”. This followed on from last September’s…
Why are the Government making people pay a Telephone Tax?
Britons make millions of calls every year to the government. From benefits and tax credits to driving licences,…
We must grasp the nettle on Childcare
It has been a good week for parents, children and Labour’s front bench Education team. However, the chaotic…
