“Austerity was always a political choice not an economic necessity” – McDonnell’s full speech
Below is the full text of Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s pre-spending review speech delivered at Church House this…
Budget
Six things we’ve learned from the spring statement
Today Philip Hammond used the spring statement to reveal the latest projections for the UK economy. He claimed…
Time for an emergency Budget to tackle NHS crisis, Corbyn and Ashworth tell rally
Theresa May has presided over the worst winter crisis in NHS history, Labour said tonight as Jeremy Corbyn…
John McDonnell: Tories’ tax giveaway for bankers means austerity for our children
On Monday night this government, propped up with the grubby support of the DUP, shamefully supported a finance…
John McDonnell: Chancellor must reverse £5bn bank giveaway to fund help for kids
This is the letter sent by John McDonnell to all council leaders today in the run-up to Labour’s…
Labour must shout about Hammond’s Budget betrayal on mental health
The Budget revealed once again just how little the Conservatives care about young people’s mental health. Philip Hammond…
Peter Dowd: Tory attacks over borrowing to invest are just ideology pure and simple
The days since Philip Hammond’s Budget have seen a concerted effort by the Conservatives and their media outriders…
McDonnell: I’m sorry for Budget spat with BBC journalist
John McDonnell has apologised for criticising a BBC journalist as “trite” after he came under pressure over the…
Tories rein in Labour’s lead in first poll since Brexit Budget
Labour’s opinion poll lead has dipped slightly, according to the first poll published after the Budget. Jeremy Corbyn’s…
Christian Wolmar: Driverless cars not the solution to political and social problems
Philip Hammond clearly thought twice before jumping into a driverless car on the day before his Budget. The…
