‘Starmer’s right on wealth creation, but Thatcher fuelled elite wealth extraction’
Last week, Keir Starmer praised Margaret Thatcher for seeking to boost entrepreneurialism. This week, he added that wealth…
economic policy
Starmer’s full economy speech: “Labour will offer a new deal for the public”
Thank you, Torsten. It’s a privilege to speak at an event like this, dedicated to the biggest question…
‘Labour’s public service reform plans lack clarity – and risk derailment as a result’
The crisis in public services is visible to every British citizen. Waiting lists, crumbling buildings, exhausted staff. All…
‘Labour should go further than the Tories making universities more entrepreneurial’
In an era of rapid technological advancement and global competition, a nation’s ability to innovate is the key…
Autumn Statement 2023: The three spending traps now awaiting Labour
The economics of this Autumn Statement do not add up. The Chancellor has all but undone a year’s…
‘Polls show Reeves is right – Labour is winning back trust on the economy’
In a past life as a reporter covering economic policy, I remember covering a Confederation of British Industry…
Could Cameron tempt Sunak to make the election about austerity?
Austerity Dave: Opportunities and dangers Good morning. Predictably, the second coming of David Cameron, reincarnated as the messiah of…
Israel-Palestine: New poll shows what councillors really think
The national media, including LabourList, have reported a lot in recent weeks on two dozen councillors quitting and several hundred writing letters pushing for a…
‘In 2024, Starmer must avoid the mistakes of Wilson in 1964’
Imagine that you have just become Prime Minister. It’s your first day on the job. You have managed…
‘Starmer pledged public and private investment – here’s how to do it well’
Labour leader Keir Starmer’s conference speech promised a “genuine partnership” between the public and private sectors, building a…
