Balls isn’t planning a “spending spree”. The truth is the opposite – and it’s going to be brutal
There’s a splash on the front page of The Times this morning that the Labour leadership won’t be…
Cuts
What a difference two years make
The reaction to Ed Balls’ speech on deficit reduction at the Fabian New Year Conference on Saturday couldn’t…
A “hard lesson” for George Osborne
In 2011 George Osborne proclaimed that “We have already asked the British people for what is needed, and…
Eric Pickles cancels Christmas
Tis the season of goodwill. Though someone forgot to tell Eric Pickles. He used the wind-down before the…
Sure Start has survived 40% cuts to its funding. Now families must fight to save their centres
By Mikey Pavey and Abby Wood Sure Start is truly special. Not only is it transforming a generation…
Don’t cut immigration checks, Yvette Cooper warns Theresa May
Yvette Cooper has asked why the Home Office ordered border staff to cut back on immigration and customs…
Compass’s Alternative Plan for deficit reduction and the end of austerity
How does Labour win back economic credibility? It’s rightly been a hot topic of discussion for LabourList over…
The political bias in local government cuts is clear for all to see
As clouds gather over the Mersey and rain starts to fall here at UNISON conference, a new report…
Ed Balls still feels the need to address Labour’s left rather than the nation
This morning I woke up with a sense of foreboding following the weekend press coverage. Ed Balls was…
How Alan Johnson nearly became PM – Media roundup: April 29th, 2013
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