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…
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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…
“We may be leaving the EU, but we are proud of our place in Europe” – Fleur Anderson’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Putney, Fleur…
6 things Labour councils can do in the fight against Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of local communities and public services. If the market is left…
School closures, childcare costs and tenants hung out to dry
Developments are unfolding ever more quickly. It has now been decided that schools and nurseries will close from…
Momentum: The foundations of this crisis are political – let’s not forget that
The government is muddling its way through this crisis amid strong criticism from many in the science community,…
The confusion over coronavirus support for small businesses cannot continue
On Tuesday, I attended the business, energy and industrial strategy select committee on the impact of COVID-19 on…
The coronavirus crisis is exposing Britain’s class divisions
Into this wild Abyss the wary Fiend Stood on the brink of Hell and looked a while – John…
