Hunger stalks this country – and IDS is refusing to face up to it
“Hunger stalks this country.” That was the conclusion of the all-party parliamentary inquiry into hunger in the UK, published…
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Osborne’s inheritance tax plans prove his “them” and “us” agenda
For the past four years the Tories have been waxing lyrical on the economy. “Labour got us into…
Child poverty is not inevitable – Labour can reduce it
Since the coalition government came to power almost five years ago, child poverty has increased to 3.5 m.…
Election debates: empty chair, empty words, empty suit
They still won’t happen, probably. I thought so a year ago and I still think so today. But what…
Why we should remember Harold Wilson and his Government’s vision
The picture has almost a ghost like quality which is hardly surprising as it was taken with my…
Labour should keep its edge on neighbourhood empowerment
The last Labour government wanted services made accountable to local communities. As Communities Minister in 2006, David Miliband…
The hunting ban 10 years on
The hunting ban came into force 10 years ago, and although the issues raised are no longer as…
In 2015 we can create a new history for Britain
This year’s General Election is the most important in a generation. We’re at a pivotol crossroads and the…
My New Year’s resolution? Get out of Westminster
This week Ed Miliband kick-started Labour’s General Election campaign and our effort to achieve 4 million doorstep conversations…
Labour can lead the way towards trans* equality
Trans people and trans rights throughout recent history have seen their identity ignored, their legal rights abused and…
