Starmer makes a bold climate and energy pledge as conference kicks off
Both the Conservatives and Labour say they want the economy to grow. They differ, however, on how we…
Climate emergency
Starmer promises to make Britain “clean energy superpower” by 2030
Keir Starmer has announced that a “central mission” of a Labour government led by him would be to…
Wales needs a partner in the UK government – not an estranged rival
As the Welsh government’s economy minister, my focus is on securing better jobs and narrowing the skills divide…
Labour must make a bold commitment to a comprehensive green new deal
The new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, will tomorrow announce an emergency Budget, supposedly to deal with the cost-of-living and…
Labour for the Long Term: Let’s bring ‘cathedral thinking’ to policy making
This summer, our forests caught fire. Some trees threatened by the blaze, such as California’s giant sequoias, are…
Why Labour for a Green New Deal’s motion must be given a hearing
This is getting silly now. For the second year in a row, Labour’s conference arrangements committee is attempting…
Anger from Labour activists as public ownership conference motion blocked
Update, 8pm September 20th: The appeal has been unsuccessful. Chair of Labour for a Green New Deal, Chris…
Ministers are seeking a blank cheque to change environmental protections
Despite the shocking proof of catastrophic climate change that we have seen this summer, the government is proceeding…
We can begin to address climate change with two simple changes to our economy
‘Phew, what a scorcher!’ used to be a headline that signalled a slow news day. But, now the…
Tory leadership candidates “running away” from net zero, Miliband says
Ed Miliband has accused Conservative Party leadership candidates of “running away” from net-zero emissions after comments from the…
