Subjugating society in seven days
In the past seven days we have been given a glimpse into what could lie ahead in our…
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Corbyn is not standing for himself, but for the millions who need a voice
Last week George Osborne announced handouts for the highest earners and a cut to grants and benefits. Today,…
What we can learn from Syriza’s big mistake
Imagine the scenario. On one side there is a small, plucky army full of enthusiasm and courage. Facing…
The Tories are launching an attack on working people, the kind even Thatcher wouldn’t have dared
Yesterday the Tories brought forward their much debated Trade Union Bill. It is quite frankly an assault on…
Labour and the Lib Dems: What now?
Today, we will find out who will be the leader of the Lib Dems. Personally, I envy their…
Lib Dem leadership contest: Lessons for Labour
A few weeks ago I smuggled myself into the Islington hustings between Tim Farron and Norman Lamb –…
PMQs Verdict: “Tory” Harman can still take Cameron to task on welfare
“Come over here!” shouted the Conservative MPs, waving their arms in a beckoning fashion as Harriet Harman stood…
It’s the Gagging Bill, Part Two: The Trade Union Bill is undemocratic and will do nothing to address the productivity gap
It’s no surprise that a majority Tory government has immediately regressed to its worst instincts. Faced with a…
Don’t let the Greek fiasco weaken Labour’s commitment to Europe
The Greek settlement, or perhaps better the eurozone’s Diktat, is outrageous. It reflects such an intrusive, dictatorial, dirigiste,…
Rail cuts: Ministers and Network Rail have questions to answer
Three months ago today, David Cameron and George Osborne unveiled a manifesto that made this promise to voters:…
