DUP lay out demands for coalition – including scrapping the Bedroom Tax
The DUP’s Nigel Dodds has again suggested that his party could work with Labour in a future hung…
Immigration
How Labour could alienate migrant voters
“It’s fair that before drawing on the welfare state, people should first make a contribution to it.” So…
Cooper says “slippery” Farage’s immigration speech will increase division
Yvette Cooper has accused Nigel Farage of attempting to exploit concerns about immigration rather than attempting to come…
PMQs Verdict: Nevermind what Cameron said – it’s what he wouldn’t say that matters
There are only three PMQs left until the election. Three more of these turgid, unattractive, unedifying and borderline…
Labour’s immigration policies are excellent – we need to champion them on the doorstep
The pistol has been fired and the race has begun. For many Labour activists door knocking and phone…
“State sanctioned abuse” has taken place Yarl’s Wood, says Cooper
Yvette Cooper, the Shadow Home Secretary, has asked an urgent question in the Commons about abuse allegations at Yarl’s…
Immigration detention: it’s time for a new approach
Immigration is perhaps one of the most divisive issues in politics today. So for MPs and Peers from…
Diane Abbott: “Londoners want a Mayor who is not just directed by party bosses”
I can hear the low murmur of the BBC News in the other room, complimented by the clack…
Labour should lead on reforming citizenship rules
Citizenship rules have changed significantly over the past decade. The use of citizenship tests, the revised guidelines for…
Labour carrying out seat-by-seat UKIP risk assessment
Labour have devised a plan, dubbed the “Ribena test”, to assess the threat of UKIP to the party.…
