Archives The manifesto will have to be responsive By Sunder Katwala The world has changed, with the financial and economic crisis, as the government and everybody… Sunder Katwala 17th January, 2009, 4:00 pm
Comment ‘Scrapping Ebacc is a bold leap forward in ensuring arts education for all’ Today the government has unveiled a major overhaul of the national curriculum, promising to equip young people with… Alison Cole 5th November, 2025, 6:00 am
Comment ‘An opportunity to accelerate humane science’ The publication of the latest statistics on animal use in scientific procedures offers an opportunity to reflect. While… Steve Race 5th November, 2025, 6:00 am
News Rachel Reeves vows to make ‘necessary choices’ in Budget, but promises ‘fairness at its heart’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to take the necessary choices to deliver strong foundations for the economy in… Daniel Green 4th November, 2025, 8:37 am
Comment ‘Labour must abolish the two child limit in full and with pride’ Next month marks 60 years since Child Poverty Action Group first wrote to a Prime Minister. The PM… Alison Garnham 3rd November, 2025, 4:00 pm
Comment ‘Labour must break free from the gambling lobby – and raise taxes’ Earlier this month, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in an interview that “gambling brings joy to millions”… Derek Webb 3rd November, 2025, 7:11 am
Comment ‘The employment rights bill is good for business – but local authorities must drive the delivery’ As the Employment Rights Bill makes its way to becoming law, attention must now turn towards implementing it… John Batteson 28th October, 2025, 10:00 am
Comment ‘Caerphilly deserves delivery, not division – that’s why I’m standing’ I never expected to be to be in this position. An unexpected candidate in a wholly unexpected by-election.… Richard Tunnicliffe 22nd October, 2025, 1:42 pm
Comment ‘Twelve pro-growth, pro-fairness tax proposals to fill the budget black hole’ At the Budget Rachel Reeves needs to increase taxes in a way that supports growth, improves fairness and… Andrew Harrop 22nd October, 2025, 6:00 am
News Rogue water companies could face fines of £500,000 under new Labour plans Water companies that commit environmental offences could soon face fines of up to £500,000 under fresh options being… James Moules 21st October, 2025, 10:30 pm