2m ineligible for sick pay undermines ‘test, trace and isolate’, warns Labour
Anneliese Dodds has warned that leaving two million people in the country ineligible for statutory sick pay undermines…
economic policy
Basic income must become part of a new settlement, for a new post-Covid age
I read with real interest Anna Coote’s article earlier this week, which questioned the arguments and assumptions behind…
Government has left “whole industries exposed” during Covid, says Starmer
Keir Starmer has accused the government of “leaving thousands of jobs and even whole industries exposed”, after new…
“Build better but not back” – John McDonnell’s full speech
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Labour MP John McDonnell at the launch event…
Chancellor must “come clean” on plans for spending review, says Labour
Anneliese Dodds has called on the government to publish instructions issued to departments by the Chancellor in preparation…
WATCH: Care workers are “heroes” and deserve recognition, says Labour
Lisa Nandy has described care workers as “heroes” who “deserve every bit of support and recognition like anybody…
Sunak sells short the workers he is so keen to clap
It’s the report we’ve all been waiting for. The intelligence and security committee will be publishing its paper…
Starmer hasn’t backed universal basic income. Here’s why he is right
Everyone should be entitled to an income guaranteed not to fall below a level that is sufficient for…
“Change course” on Covid economic support, Labour tells government
Anneliese Dodds has warned that the government “needs to change course” on its approach to economic support in…
Labour warns of “wave of nursery closures” in struggling childcare sector
Labour has called on the government to focus financial support on the struggling childcare sector to “prevent a…
