‘Public ownership of public services is a vote-winner which Labour should seize’
A clear majority, drawn from every party, wants the buildings that serve them to belong to them. The government should ensure this.
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Letters to the Editor – week ending 25th October 2026
Emma Burnell's piece on the 2008 crash stirred up debate. Find out what people thought and what else they have been writing to us about this week.
‘The Budget must not leave renters out in the cold’
As the days get shorter and the scorching summer becomes a distant memory replaced by grey skies and biting winds, private renters across the country will be gearing up to see how long they can last, and how many layers of clothing they can…
2008 and all that…
What do a decade and a half of low growth, the rise of populism across the political spectrum, Brexit, the state of our public services, our high streets, the arts, France, Germany, the USA or the British state itself have in common? The…
‘It’s time to put tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles’
Backing British automotive and supply chains and introducing tariffs on Chinese EVs would be the clearest sign yet that his government is delivering that ambition.
Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, banks and wealthiest in Budget
Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, the banking sector, and the wealthiest in the Budget, exclusive polling for LabourList reveals.
Paul Nowak column: ‘Britain needs a living standards Budget’
It is clear what the Chancellor's first priority must be – and that's urgent action on the cost of living.
Letters to the Editor – week ending 18th October 2026
Read some of the letters LabourList has received over the last week.
‘The government must reform vehicle taxation in the next budget – or risk losing out on more than £60 billion’
The UK is entering a new era of electric transportation, with sales of new petrol and diesel cars set to be phased out in less than four years time. By 2035, only battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be available to purchase in the UK. In…
Tom Belger: ‘Labour must keep its pledges to the self-employed – or lose votes’
Have you had problems with parcels lately? More and more are getting lost, damaged or left in broad daylight, new Citizens Advice polling suggests. Intriguingly, the charity says a “crucial factor” is widely overlooked. Often self-employed…
Healey’s pre-Budget headache
Whatever is revealed on October 28, one thing is certain: 'steady as she goes' is not an option for dealing with the numerous challenges Britain faces on all fronts.
‘Labour must take urgent action to reduce business energy bills’
Allison Gardner MP says we must be creative in reducing the cost of our energy system and boosting the competitiveness of British business.