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…
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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…
We must rebuild a fairer economy – and plug the many holes in our tax rules
Coronavirus has hit many companies very hard, despite unprecedented financial support and loans to tide them through the…
Is Keir Starmer a winner? May 2021 elections will give us a clue
Were it not for Covid-19, Keir Starmer would have faced voters a little over a month after becoming…
Calm after the storm
When Sir Anthony Eden broadcast directly to the nation in November 1956 amid the Suez crisis, Hugh Gaitskell…
How Labour’s approach to opposition has shifted under Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer addressed the nation on television and radio last night, offering a response to the Prime Minister’s…
