fiscal policy

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Families on low incomes with children must not be forgotten, and must be considered when looking at ways to resolve the cost-of-living crisis.

If we are serious about the cost of living must look at how financial markets are ripping people off. Or those who can least afford it will continue to pay.

The government has ato find a trade-off between removing zero hour contracts to give workers stable incomes and avoiding raising costs on businesses?

A credible long-term plan would strengthen investor confidence, reduce costs and let us invest in public services.

We came into government with a clear promise: to be the party of business, working people and growth. Two years on, with a new leader, we have renewed our desire to partner with business. We have said that we will deliver growth in every…

Supporting airport expansion would be plane crazy. Hopefully Mr Burnham will get off to a flying start by ditching this disastrous scheme.

Labour should continue work to expand opportunities for long term investment for everyone. It helps savers and the economy.

Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your own views here. Letters to each other Thank you Janie Grote. Tax is not a burden, it is a contribution. We all contribute and we all share the…

Any serious programme of levelling up requires local autonomy and national solidarity.

If we want good growth in every postcode, devolution of powers must go hand-in-hand with a financial system that works in every postcode too.

It was in Congress House, headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, that Andy Burnham became leader of the Labour Party last week – elected in a special conference that paved the way for him to become our Prime Minister. Andy pledged to…