“Only bold state intervention will see us through this crisis” – Ian Byrne’s maiden speech
It is an immense privilege to stand in the House today as the member of parliament for Liverpool,…
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Why have the self-employed been hung out to dry by the Chancellor?
After a reasonably productive Day One of social distancing at home – we went outside, the boy ate…
Coronavirus is highlighting the value of community-based politics
It seems crass to wonder what the long-term effect of coronavirus may be on British society when the…
Local government must be central to national coronavirus planning
It’s always been the case that our councils are the first line of defence. As the nation faces…
“Three proud women representing Sheffield” – Olivia Blake’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam,…
How the political crisis in Israel has been affected by coronavirus
Israel is not just dealing with the coronavirus crisis but with the latest phase of its political crisis,…
PM offers bluster and confusion as McDonnell sets out coronavirus plan
We can “turn the tide in 12 weeks”, the Prime Minister told the nation at the latest press…
Coronavirus exploits ambivalence. We need clarity, urgency and action from government
Coronavirus poses a threat like no other in my lifetime. This virus spreads rapidly, exploits ambivalence, thrives on…
The government cannot be allowed to bury the Windrush review recommendations
The Windrush Lessons Learned Review has been published this week – in the middle of a period unprecedented…
The crisis in policing goes mainstream with ‘Cops Like Us’
Many of us sat down on Tuesday night to watch the first episode of Cops Like Us, a…
