‘Could delivery of the Cancer Plan become the proof point of the Burnham government?’
If the new Burnham government is committed to ‘fixing the big things’, cancer care will be a powerful…
Downing Street
‘We cannot go backwards on health and safety’
For too long, low economic growth and low wage growth has held our country back. Political decisions taken…
‘Five science and tech priorities for the new government’
With a new Prime Minister and Reform snapping at Labour’s heels ahead of 2029, it has never been…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 26 July 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘How Burnham can show he’s serious about ending violence against women’
Under Prime Minister Starmer this government developed a strategy on violence against women and girls, seeking to halve…
‘Football’s greatest lesson for politics isn’t about winning’
Throughout our lives we encounter numerous institutions and individuals. Yet, as time passes, we carry only a few…
‘Debate and disagreement and are nothing to be feared’
Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader. Shortly he will be appointed to the House of Lords…
Who can rebuild Scottish Labour?
As the Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow, Scottish Labour politicians are lining up on a different starting line,…
‘Five things the Labour Chancellor should do to deliver good growth in every postcode’
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is no stranger to the Treasury, having served as a…
‘Goodbye Cinderella? It’s time to fix social care’
One of the first big issues that Andy Burnham has talked about tackling, is that of social care.…
