News Liam Byrne: Party must move on from “Iraq, immigration and inequality” of New Labour A former Labour cabinet minister has heaped praise on Jeremy Corbyn for “breaking the mould” of British politics… Peter Edwards 20th November, 2017, 9:26 am
Comment Forget the fears over raising taxes – Corbyn should concentrate on delivering economic justice for the 99 per cent The IMF revealed last month that higher income tax rates would reduce inequality without stalling economic growth – dispelling the… Dan Willis 9th November, 2017, 7:00 am
Comment Paradise Papers show we need action on tax evasion – Corbyn speech to business This is Jeremy Corbyn’s full speech to the CBI annual conference today. It’s a pleasure to be with… Jeremy Corbyn 6th November, 2017, 12:36 pm
Comment Marvin Rees: Labour must move beyond the devolution deception From climate change and migration to inequality and democratic deficits, the political failures we witness today are inseparable… Marvin Rees 20th October, 2017, 2:00 pm
Comment The boom years model of growth was morally and practically bankrupt In a context in which we have been long told that “we are all in it together”, to ask… Colin Hay 17th October, 2017, 4:00 pm
Comment Corbyn speech verdict: Labour leader confident and crusading – now he must convince waverers he can run the nation He entered to the now familiar sound of supporters singing “Oh, Jeremy Corbyn”, the tune which has echoed… Peter Edwards 27th September, 2017, 3:27 pm
Comment Corbyn is right to be angry over inequality and global poverty – but Labour will not win by pledging to smash the system I agree with Jeremy Corbyn – things need to change. This government has failed to deliver for… Jessica Toale 3rd May, 2017, 11:30 am
Comment Tell Theresa: The idea of grammar schools as a vehicle to social mobility is a myth Theresa May has come out again calling for the restoration of grammar schools to kick start social mobility… Stephen Lambert 6th April, 2017, 6:00 pm
News Corbyn demands “maximum earnings limit” in bid to tackle inequality Jeremy Corbyn today issued a surprise backing for imposing a cap on top earnings. The Labour leader prompted debate… Peter Edwards 10th January, 2017, 8:58 am
Comment The evidence makes a mockery of Tory claims – we all know there is something deeply wrong with Britain’s economy Next week, we will get our first real look at what type of chancellor Philip Hammond is likely… Alfie Stirling 17th November, 2016, 12:30 pm