The 2020 Budget fell far short of the urgency required by our climate crisis
Early this year, the Treasury told us that this Budget would prioritise the environment. But that’s definitely not…
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“We are the city where the minorities make up the majority” – Claudia Webbe’s maiden speech
First, I want to express my deep gratitude to the people of Leicester East for electing me to…
“Chancellor, you are sowing the seeds of disappointment” – McDonnell’s Budget response
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell in the House of…
Memo to leadership candidates: scrapping tuition fees is ineffective and unaffordable
The Labour leadership contest has so far proved to be both inward-looking and dull. Major policy debates have…
Boris Johnson has abandoned the Red Wall – and launched a power grab from Whitehall
Don’t be taken in by the headlines. Three months ago, the Tories parked their tanks on Labour’s lawn,…
No, Rishi Sunak did not just deliver a Labour budget
Did Rishi Sunak just deliver a Labour budget? The government expects to borrow almost £100bn more this parliament…
Budget 2020: Slick performance from Rishi Sunak, but the most vulnerable aren’t helped
Rishi Sunak, who has been Chancellor for a mere matter of weeks, delivered a confident and assured performance…
“An admission that austerity has been a failed experiment” – Corbyn’s Budget speech
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Jeremy Corbyn in the House of Commons today…
We must not become “desensitised” to knife crime – Eshalomi’s maiden speech
I am pleased to stand here, and feel humbled, to make my maiden speech as the new MP…
PMQs: Boris Johnson’s record on women comes under scrutiny
Prime Minister’s Questions today came at an interesting time, to say the least. Not only is this the…
