‘Wealth inequality threatens all of us – what can Labour do about it in the Budget?’
Periods of egalitarianism are the exception and not the rule in British history. Throughout its long and storied…
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Budget 2024: ‘Reeves has the nation’s morale in her hands, not just its finances’
Economists will say it’s illogical. They will point to inflation falling and salaries now climbing faster than prices…
Budget 2024: ‘No fiscal rule is perfect. But this one means welcome investment’
Speaking yesterday at the IMF in Washington, Rachel Reeves finally confirmed the rumour that has been circulating in…
‘Trump’s Labour row is faux outrage. It won’t hurt UK-US relations if he wins’
I’m not usually inclined to be too positive about the Trump Presidential election campaign. But I can only…
‘A case against cuts, from the winter fuel allowance to the £2 bus fare cap’
The new government has defined its task as needing to take the ‘difficult’ and ‘unpopular’ decisions needed in order to address the £22bn…
‘It’s time for Labour to prioritise cancer again’
In 2000, Labour introduced the UK’s first dedicated cancer strategy, marking a pivotal milestone in the fight against cancer. Five years…
‘A fiscal rule shakeup would unlock cash. But what could the new rules be?’
“It is time the Treasury moved on from just counting the costs of investments, to recognising the benefits…
‘The Co-op Party’s on the up. Can community ownership help stem populism?’
The Co-operative Party feels itself to be ascendant. That much was clear at their showcase event last weekend.…
Budget 2024: ‘We can avoid taxing workers by hiking capital gains tax’
With Labour’s first budget for 14 years fast approaching, speculation around tax rises has reached frenzied levels. Capital…
‘Children in care are being moved miles away from their homes. My private members’ bill will change that’
Following a difficult childhood, Chereece was placed into care as a teenager. Rather than this being the start…
