The coalition are making a land-grab on Labour territory – we should be encouraged
This Autumn Statement has neatly illustrated the problem that any opposition faces when announcing policies outside of election…
Autumn Statement
Don’t be fooled by Osborne’s employment rhetoric – it’s a red herring
The figures used by George Osborne in today’s Autumn Statement are nothing more than a confidence trick. The…
Autumn statement: Labour movement reactions
Over the course of the afternoon we’ll be bringing you the pick of the reaction to the autumn…
Osborne says “we’re in this together” – so why’s he playing divide and rule?
It took him long enough, but towards the end of his statement to the house, Osborne finally pulled…
There’s only one question that matters for George Osborne today
The Tory spin operation has been whirring into overdrive in recent days ahead of the Autumn Statement –…
Labour launches “Cost of Living bombshell” ad ahead of Autumn Statement
The Autumn Statement is only a few hours away, and Labour HQ are getting their rebuttal in early…
To avoid Osborne’s benefit trap Labour must change the debate
From a political point of view George Osborne’s autumn statement was a success, in that a week since…
Without a vision, the incumbent wins
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement this week was met with much justifiable derision. This most incompetent government are continuing…
No alternative, no ‘plan B’
In the Autumn Statement George Osborne and the Coalition Government had yet another opportunity to implement an economic…
Real terms cut in maternity pay is “effectively a £180 mummy tax on working women”, says Yvette Cooper
Last night we brought you news of the “Mummy Tax”, as Labour attacked the government’s real terms cut…
