‘Rural road safety is not a remote issue – it is about protecting lives’
One of the great joys of being a rural MP is spending a lot of time on the…
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Ben Cooper column: ‘Stop protecting golf courses, start building homes’
Look closely at a map of any city in England, and you will see vast tracts of well-maintained…
‘For the energy transition to work, it must deliver good union jobs, not just clean power’
By now anyone who lives near the coast will be familiar with the sight of offshore windfarms in…
‘Hope starts young. How Labour should use the power of play to tell its story of opportunity’
Play is not just “nice to have”, it is fundamental to children’s health, happiness, learning and life chances.…
‘Labour is still (only just) the party of business – here’s what it should do to keep bosses onside’
In 2024 when the Tories were in freefall, Keir Starmer proudly proclaimed Labour as “the natural party of…
‘Court reform: The myths are loud, but the facts are clear’
Before becoming an MP, I spent years in the police force across several constabularies, including the Metropolitan Police.…
‘Only Labour is delivering for leaseholders facing a cost-of-living crisis’
Last week, Labour published its Commonhold Bill. This is a historic moment, allowing for an end once and…
‘Beyond the sticking plaster: why LVT is the key to Labour’s promise of high street renewal’
The Chancellor’s recent U-turn on the business rates hike for pubs and music venues has, understandably, been welcomed…
‘The fate of the assisted dying bill: a quiet end or a painful struggle?’
Earlier this week, Lord Falconer, the promoter of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, said that…
‘Alcohol harm is a public health crisis — and industry lobbying is blocking action’
We may not want to talk about it, but our country has a serious problem with alcohol. Alcohol…
