John Healey sees approval dip among Labour members ahead of Budget
Chancellor John Healey has seen his approval rating among Labour members drop significantly since he first entered Number…
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PMQs Verdict: Nevermind what Cameron said – it’s what he wouldn’t say that matters
There are only three PMQs left until the election. Three more of these turgid, unattractive, unedifying and borderline…
Burnham announces charities should be “preferred provider” for NHS services
Andy Burnham, Shadow Health Secretary, has said that charities should be the “preferred provider” of NHS services. He…
Incomes on the rise, but not yet back to levels when Labour left office
Incomes have returned to pre-recession levels, according to new research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), but…
The harsh, uncomfortable truths about child abuse in Oxfordshire and Rotherham
“Wait until the Oxford stuff comes out, it will shock you,” I was told over a year ago,…
Whatever happened to the UKIP of tomorrow?
The polls have been remarkably stable over the first two months of this year. In the end, the…
Margaret Hodge “a great supporter” of Lammy’s Mayor bid, but won’t officially back him
Update: We’ve just received word from Margaret Hodge’s office that although she is a “great supporter of David’s…
Labour’s immigration policies are excellent – we need to champion them on the doorstep
The pistol has been fired and the race has begun. For many Labour activists door knocking and phone…
Make National Community Service compulsory
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London Mayoral candidate attempts to crowdfund cost of campaign
Labour candidates for Mayor will be trying to fund their campaigns in all manner of ways – but…
“State sanctioned abuse” has taken place Yarl’s Wood, says Cooper
Yvette Cooper, the Shadow Home Secretary, has asked an urgent question in the Commons about abuse allegations at Yarl’s…
