‘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…
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‘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…
Greg Clark: ‘This government’s industrial strategy shows serious ambition, and deserves cross-party support’
It’s good news that the UK is going to have an Industrial Strategy again. Most other developed countries…
‘Budget cuts risk fuelling populism. New fiscal rules could free up £52bn’
The government has inherited economic plans that will starve Britain of the investment it desperately needs. To fix…
Assisted dying private members’ bill: ‘The compassionate case for reform’
Assisted dying is an issue that has long weighed on my mind, not just because of my personal…
