Christian Wolmar: The “fully costed” con – why Labour must re-set the agenda on spending and make the case for investment
The first question asked of any politician offering a policy initiative is “How much will it cost?”, followed…
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Voters are still angry over Labour’s handling of the economy – so it’s time we said sorry, a former PPC writes
I never imagined myself quoting Elton John as the focal point for a discussion of the future of the…
Long-Bailey’s tussle with Marr shows why Labour must focus on fiscal credibility
The words “fiscal credibility” do not set the heart racing but they are at the heart of every…
Long-Bailey comes under fire from BBC over Labour’s £60bn spending pledges
One of Jeremy Corbyn’s key allies came under pressure today as she struggled to set out how the…
Alison McGovern: Brexit was the ghost at this failing chancellor’s feast
The new chancellor opened his first Budget speech yesterday with a line that probably contained more truth than…
I’m a nurse, I’m proud to be Labour and I’m campaigning today because of the damage the Tories are doing to our NHS
When George Osborne forced £51,600 of debt onto student nurses in last year’s Autumn Statement, I became a…
“Tories have sunk to a new low” – Corbyn’s response to May’s conference speech
This is the full response issued by Jeremy Corbyn following Theresa May’s Tory conference speech. “Conservative Party leaders…
Corbyn crafted a stronger speech but faces challenges over spending and splits
The ghost of Ed Miliband stalked the Labour conference hall today but Jeremy Corbyn is very much the future,…
As welfare reforms bite, councils and credit unions can help people avoid the debt trap
This is one of a series of articles to mark Shared Economy, Shared Power, the Co-operative Party annual…
Millions of families struggling with extreme debt, say unions
Millions of families are struggling with extreme debt, according to trade unions, who demand the Government act to…
