The Tories’ Trade Union Bill shows them up as latter-day luddites
While Tory Ministers erroneously dress-up the Trade Union Bill as modernisation, their continued refusal to introduce e-balloting alongside…
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Syria: Should we intervene?
Over the coming months, the Government is expected to put forward proposals for a military intervention in Syria…
A week is a long time in politics
Last week, I wrote of George Osborne as favourite to replace David Cameron as leader of the Conservatives. This…
Meacher was scholarly, considerate and magnificently right on the big issues
Michael Meacher has died as he lived, seldom attracting any fuss or attention, and seldom burdening his friends…
Michael Meacher has passed away, age 75
Former minister Michael Meacher has died today at the age of 75, after a short illness. Meacher was…
Devolution can be our quiet revolution
In the midst of the national chaos of politics, life quietly trundles on in the shires. Last…
Labour must ensure human rights is on the agenda for Narendra Modi’s visit
The preparations are already underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival to British shores in November. For…
Seumas Milne lands top Corbyn job
Guardian columnist Seumas Milne has been appointed as Labour Executive Director of Strategy and Communications. The appointment is…
Tory MPs should find their consciences and vote with Labour to protect tax credits
By Owen Smith MP and Seema Malhotra MP Today it looks as though the Tory Party are lining…
My cross-party alternative to Osborne’s tax credit cut protects the poorest
George Osborne may unwittingly have gifted Labour a detonator with which it can blow up the Tories’ 2020…
