Jim McMahon: A Budget for no-one that ignores the crisis raging outside London
Philip Hammond yesterday unveiled his first Budget since becoming chancellor. The Budget is an annual occurrence – and…
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There are huge challenges facing WASPI women in the battle for justice – but together they can be overcome
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, and pay tribute to the millions of women still fighting to achieve…
The chancellor forgot Brexit, our biggest challenge – trade unions react to Budget
In today’s budget chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled a hike in national insurance contributions for the self-employed, but neglected…
Sarah Champion: Forget about blokes and beer – today women are achieving real change in the trade union movement
This is the full speech delivered today by Sarah Champion, shadow secretary of state for women and equalities, at…
Jon Trickett: Even when there are more women, the posh boys at the top still make the system work in their favour
Although the Conservatives pledged to “end the pay gap in a generation”, they have totally failed to equalise…
Brexit Britain’s economy is being built on sand – McDonnell responds to the budget
This is the full statement put out by shadow chancellor John McDonnell in response to the budget. “Philip…
“A Budget of utter complacency” – Corbyn’s attack on today’s Tory tax rises
This is the full speech by Jeremy Corbyn in response to the Budget. Mr Deputy Speaker, this was…
Budget verdict: Tory injustice fires up Corbyn but Spreadsheet Phil’s jokes cannot conceal reality of a divided Britain
If being leader of the opposition is the toughest job in politics, as is often said, then this…
PMQs verdict: Theresa wriggles over the detail as Corbyn aims for higher ground
“Could the prime minister explain the difference between a sweetheart deal and a gentleman’s agreement?” Jeremy Corbyn began…
Are the self-employed being asked to pay for Brexit? Labour reactions to Budget
With the chancellor Philip Hammond today giving his first, and last spring Budget, in which he has unveiled…
