Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, banks and wealthiest in Budget
Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, the banking sector, and the wealthiest in the Budget, exclusive…
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In recent days, bombs have been dropping on Gaza while rockets have continued to rain on southern Israel, as…
Why is Labour not using the business community against the Tories?
There are three key areas where Labour should be making common cause with British businesses against this government.…
Alex Salmond wants credit for not breaking the law
Today Alex Salmond was boasting about the SNP’s record of having zero borrowing, telling ‘Good Morning Scotland’: “Well…
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Modern Britain is unique: a nation of nations. Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland are proud and distinct…
Thatcher worship offers diminishing returns for Ed
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Ed Miliband on Gaza: “a full scale ground invasion would be a disaster”
Ed Miliband has released the following statement on events in the Middle East: “The deaths in Gaza and…
Miliband welcomes 3 newest Labour MPs to Parliament
Ed Miliband today welcomed Labour’s three newest MPs to Parliament – Andy Sawford (Corby), Stephen Doughty(Cardiff South and…
