Getting parliament ‘back to normal’ is a terrible idea
There is strong pressure being applied to bring a non-virtual parliament back as soon as possible, within days…
COVID-19
Another future is possible… but not inevitable
The row over Labour’s coronavirus housing policy for renters has blown up again. In a Young Fabians event…
How local government has responded to Covid-19: government guidance
I had planned to spend this week looking at different policy areas and outlining some of the ways…
Returning to work? Section 44 explained
There’s been a lot of talk about ‘Section 44’ since Boris Johnson announced plans to ease coronavirus lockdown…
Calm after the storm
When Sir Anthony Eden broadcast directly to the nation in November 1956 amid the Suez crisis, Hugh Gaitskell…
How local government has responded to Covid-19: adult social care
The local government response to Covid has been wide-ranging and involved all elements of council services. In a…
Starmer: “If we are to complete the journey safely, the roadmap needs clear directions”
Keir Starmer has called for “clear directions” from the government in response to the Prime Minister’s coronavirus statement…
17 Labour MPs including Corbyn slam PM’s “declaration of class war”
17 Labour MPs – including former leader Jeremy Corbyn – have described the Prime Minister’s statement on lifting…
Workers in the hospitality industry are heading for a crisis
Hospitality is both one of the worst hit sectors by the virus and one with a disproportionate number…
The Covid crisis is political
The Prime Minister made a statement last night to set out the first phase of coronavirus restrictions being…
