‘Labour’s vision for growth must have trade unions at its heart’
The Economy 2030 project, which publishes its final conclusions today, has been a wake-up call for a UK…
Economy
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…
Autumn statement 2023: Read Rachel Reeves’ full speech in response
Today, the Chancellor has lifted the lid on thirteen years of economic failure. We were told to expect…
‘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…
‘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…
‘To shore up its poll lead, Labour must set out a positive vision for Britain’
It is easy to forget, but when Keir Starmer became party leader in April 2020, the party was…
Reeves’ full 2023 conference speech: ‘Labour is ready to rebuild Britain’
Conference. It is a privilege to stand here, as your Shadow Chancellor. Today, I make this commitment to…
Rachel Reeves conference speech: What to expect – and what businesses say
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will make her keynote Labour conference speech in Liverpool on Monday, promising what the…
Truss mini-Budget one year on: Will Labour attacks stick to Sunak?
In Truss, we do not trust Merry mini-Budget eve to all who celebrate! It will be a year tomorrow…
