Reform to graduate repayments could be more progressive than scrapping fees
Who should pay for higher education in England? Labour has reopened this question – which is welcome because…
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Our victory in Medway was years in the making. Here’s how we went about it
I am writing this from Labour-led Medway. Words I thought I would never write. But, as widely reported…
Active travel is booming. It must be at the heart of Labour’s transport offer
Demand for cycling and active travel is booming across the UK. A trend that developed during the pandemic…
Labour’s health mission: toward the right diagnosis but what about the treatment?
As a nation, we’re getting sick in all kinds of ways. Life expectancy gains have stalled, people are…
Labour must be far bolder – or risk losing the backing of younger voters
A few weeks ago, as local election results poured in, Keir Starmer claimed that “we are on course…
Leaseholders can be left waiting no longer. Labour must rip up the system
A cheer went up among commonhold campaigners at Keir Starmer’s keynote speech to the British Chambers of Commerce. …
Has an ‘unholy’ Tory-SNP deal hobbled Labour’s Scottish by-election hopes?
Keir Starmer will visit Margaret Ferrier’s constituency today as Labour continues its love-bombing offensive ahead of an expected by-election. Speaking ahead…
Social homes are key if Labour is to make a real difference on the housing crisis
This week, the government passed a landmark housing figure – but not one it should be especially proud…
Boundary changes, amended selection process, attack ads – Labour NEC report
The national executive committee (NEC) met this week in cheerful mood after the most successful local elections in…
The Tories are the party of uncontrolled migration. Labour must offer change
As net migration hits a new record high, passions in Westminster could reach fever pitch. If we are…
