The empty, divisive mantra of “working people”
When David Cameron returned to Downing Street after visiting the Palace on May 8th, he lost no time…
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Working parents can’t rely on a government that gives with one hand and takes with the other
Ask any working parent about the challenges they face in managing work and family life and childcare is…
What could a post-Miliband policy agenda look like?
Labour’s electoral disaster is rightly leading to a difficult discussion about what went wrong, the future of the…
Andy Burnham surpasses 35 endorsement mark with backing from new MPs
Andy Burnham, one of the four people in the running to be the next Labour leader, is the…
Neither the Tories or the SNP are effectively dealing with FOBTs
As the last Parliament closed, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) remained one of the “barnacles” on the Tory…
Aspiration is a story, not a slogan
As Labour soul-searches for new leadership and policies, the word ‘aspiration’ has swirled around ever more densely. Though…
“You can’t empower local government if you impoverish it” – Harriet Harman’s response to the Queen’s Speech
Harriet Harman, who is the interim Labour leader, today gave her party’s response to the Government’s Queen’s Speech.…
Understanding the election result: we mustn’t overdramatise the facts or oversimplify the answers
“Labour’s era may now be over and perhaps it is time for something new”, wrote one commentator in…
Why is attacking trade unions one of the Government’s top priorities?
The Queen’s Speech sets the government’s agenda for the coming parliament. And today’s gave a clear sign as…
Labour’s problem: a great political product is one thing – selling it is another
Once Labour has a product something the majority want, we think, we’re in with a chance. They lost…
