‘Deepening ties with EU best way for UK to deal with Trump tariff fears’
President Trump was re-elected in November with a commitment to increase tariffs on all goods entering the US.…
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‘Why would any MP think moving Reeves on means swift economic happiness?’
Six months into being an MP, I have experienced a range of emotions: satisfaction from helping a constituent,…
‘Westminster’s losing its mind on the economy – Reeves’ plan will work’
This morning’s growth figures will provoke the usual suspects into their criticism of the new government, but such…
‘In taxing times, there is scope for raising more money without breaching election promises’
This is not an easy time to be Chancellor of the Exchequer: a terrible fiscal inheritance; public services…
Tracy Brabin: ‘The devolution revolution must acknowledge women’s voices’
With the launch of the English Devolution white paper in Leeds last month, Labour’s devolution agenda is once again…
Artificial intelligence: ‘If progressives don’t harness AI, the populist right will’
Is Reform taking on Labour or the Tories? Commentators who have been fiercely speculating on this question will…
‘Labour’s devolution White Paper will make councils fit for the 21st century’
Like other council leaders across the country, I welcome the White Paper on devolution with real enthusiasm –…
Oldham council leader: ‘Grooming gang survivors are the only voices that matter’
The ‘grooming gangs’ scandal is one of the darkest moments in Britain’s recent history. In 2022 a national…
‘Could a second Trump presidency actually be good for Starmer?’
Donald Trump’s second term as US President poses a unique challenge to the Labour government. Trump Redux would…
Reeves v the markets: ‘Three lessons from past Labour governments’
Earlier this week government yields – the amount of money governments pay to borrow money – rose to…
