Labour’s big hitters unite behind local government devolution plans
Today Ed Miliband is unveiling the Local Government Innovation Taskforce in Stevenage. It doesn’t sound like an exciting document,…
Hilary Benn
Behind the UKIP vote lies alienation in many of our communities
There have been times over the last two days when some of the media coverage of the local…
Tax cuts for millionaires, higher council taxes for those on the lowest incomes
In April, David Cameron made two big decisions. First, he cut taxes for millionaires. Secondly, he put up…
What Eric Pickles wants you to see, against (FOI) the reality
Today the Independet reveals that Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and his officials tried to suppress information that could…
Too few women’s voices are heard in public life
By Yvette Cooper MP and Hilary Benn MP From the boardroom to Downing Street, from the media to…
Why our communities are paying the price for George Osborne’s failure
Communities discovered this week that once again their local council – and the services it provides – are…
