Christian Wolmar: It’s time to tell the right-wing press that reforms should be measured in more than just pounds
The Labour manifesto has been widely acknowledged as having plenty of good ideas and even many many people…
Borrowing
Christian Wolmar: The “fully costed” con – why Labour must re-set the agenda on spending and make the case for investment
The first question asked of any politician offering a policy initiative is “How much will it cost?”, followed…
Corbyn’s vision for Britain – the policies Labour is set to include in its manifesto
With Theresa May’s shock decision to call an early general election in just a few weeks time, Labour…
Identity politics will not carry Corbyn to Downing Street – Labour must focus on spending and security to reclaim power
Since the Brexit vote and the surprise election of Donald Trump, there has been increasing criticism of so-called…
Spencer Livermore: In chaos over Brexit and betraying working people – Autumn Statement showed the Tories are in retreat
Last week’s Autumn Statement was a turning point for this government. With downgraded forecasts and abandoned targets, it…
An astonishing set of Tory failures: top Labour figures give their verdict on key Autumn Statement measures
£122bn of extra borrowing by 2021 and growth downgraded for next year John McDonnell, shadow chancellor: “The figures speak…
McDonnell pours the jam back on the Tories but Brexit and borrowing mean Autumn Statement is a serious day
These used to be spiteful and occasionally jokey affairs when Ed Balls and George Osborne slugged it out…
We are winning the argument on the economy, John McDonnell tells austerity conference
Labour is winning the argument on the economy, John McDonnell told a rally against austerity yesterday. The shadow…
McDonnell: Tory u-turns show what Labour movement can achieve when united in opposition to austerity
This is John McDonnell’s speech to the Labour Assembly Against Austerity Conference on Saturday. “We’ve had major successes in…
Corbyn crafted a stronger speech but faces challenges over spending and splits
The ghost of Ed Miliband stalked the Labour conference hall today but Jeremy Corbyn is very much the future,…
