Andy Burnham floats overhauling inheritance tax and a basic income
Andy Burnham has said “there is an argument for a basic income” and proposed overhauling inheritance tax to…
Constitutional reform
‘The signs from the NPF are clear: first-past-the-post’s days are numbered’
In a major step forwards for electoral reform, Labour’s National Policy Forum (NPF) has formally recognised that the…
‘How to make the Lords democratic – but avoid US Senate-style gridlock’
Labour’s rumoured working-age peers plan makes perfect sense, as does abolition of the Lords. However, it could be…
Labour’s plans for Lords will create “arm wrestle” for power, Hoyle says
Lindsay Hoyle has criticised Labour’s plans to replace the House of Lords with an elected body and warned…
Brown’s reforms do not go far enough. We must embrace a more radical vision
As Labour consults the public about the distribution of power, the real debate must be whether the Brown…
To restore trust, Labour must prioritise community power over Lords reform
It is an important and challenging time for the country. The last six years have been defined by…
“Together, we will forge something bold” – Keir Starmer’s speech
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Labour leader Keir Starmer at the launch of…
“Unelected and unaccountable” Lords “not acceptable”, Lisa Nandy says
Lisa Nandy has described the House of Lords as “unelected and unaccountable to the public” and argued that…
Labour can and must transform the UK into a union of nations – here’s how
England is the most centralised and unequal nation in Europe. Power is hoarded at the centre in Westminster…
Westminster needs reform – and voters must have a say in the process
Over the bank holiday, an announcer on my local radio station asked in real concern: “Has parliament always…
