Why the UK needs a strategy for food self-sufficiency
Everyone is interested in eating, which makes it funny how rarely food crops up as a subject for…
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Labour lengthens timetable for general secretary appointment
Keir Starmer went on the attack at this week’s PMQs, and his interrogation of Boris Johnson made headlines. The…
How local government has responded to Covid-19: community support
It became apparent very early on in the current crisis that a principle responsibility of local government during…
Now is exactly the right time to argue for radical change
Life has changed beyond recognition. We keep being told that soon we will enter a ‘new normal’, but…
The process and politics of picking Labour’s general secretaries
On May 26th, Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) will meet to appoint its 18th general secretary. As head…
PMQs: How does the PM account for 10,000 unexplained Covid deaths?
Today is back-to-work day for many across the country. Keir Starmer used his time in this Prime Minister’s…
The Agriculture Bill should be a golden opportunity to create a fair food system
Rising food poverty and the severe consequences of the climate crisis on our weather, landscapes and crops, means…
Sunak extends the furlough scheme, but key questions remain unanswered
“I won’t give up on the people who rely on it,” Rishi Sunak announced as he revealed that…
How local government has responded to Covid-19: children’s services
My first piece in this series on the local government response to Covid-19 set out some of the…
Returning to work? Section 44 explained
There’s been a lot of talk about ‘Section 44’ since Boris Johnson announced plans to ease coronavirus lockdown…
