Peter Dowd: Tory attacks over borrowing to invest are just ideology pure and simple
The days since Philip Hammond’s Budget have seen a concerted effort by the Conservatives and their media outriders…
Deficit
John Mills: Don’t believe the myth that Labour “crashed the car” – and how we can fire up growth to fund our NHS
Earlier this month government’s independent economic forecaster admitted it would need to “significantly” lower its estimates for the…
Corbyn speech verdict: Labour leader confident and crusading – now he must convince waverers he can run the nation
He entered to the now familiar sound of supporters singing “Oh, Jeremy Corbyn”, the tune which has echoed…
Ian Murray: May’s pitch to Scotland is mean, pessimistic and parochial
With just ten days to go before the country goes to the polls on June 8, the choice…
Chuka Umunna: The Tories lecture about strength and unity while old divisions threaten to break apart the UK
We have heard a lot today from the Tories and their media allies about how they are now…
“A nasty party triple whammy” – Labour figures on the Tory manifesto plans for higher taxes and more spending cuts
Figures from across the labour movement, including Jeremy Corbyn and trade union leaders, have given their take on…
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…
