Angela Eagle: Osborne’s Northern Powerhouse remains a myth
We have heard a lot in recent years from George Osborne about the so-called Northern Powerhouse. We…
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Cruddas is right: there’s something seriously wrong with Labour’s strategy
There have been a couple of worrying bits of news dribbling out of the Labour policy machine over…
Weekly Survey results: Your London Mayoral choice, youth training and Lords Reform
Ahead of the election for London mayor in 2016, YouGov – on behalf of The Evening Standard –…
Tax and spend? We won’t be doing that any more
Today’s report from the IPPR is a big deal in a couple of ways. First off, it’s a detailed…
Full text: Ed Miliband’s speech to the launch of IPPR’s “Condition of Britain” report
Speaking at the launch of IPPR’s “Condition of Britain” report, Ed Miliband said: Along with Rachel Reeves…
We need a new vision that is worthy of our people and our past
How does social democracy work when there isn’t any money? That is the question that has been taxing…
Miliband to unveil policies on youth training, contributory welfare and housing benefit
Speaking at the launch of IPPR’s long awaited “Condition of Britain” report, Ed Miliband will unveil new policies…
Myths and misconceptions: understanding public opinion on migration
I appreciate John Denham’s thoughtful response to my criticism of his outlook on migration. But I’d still like…
Labour brings fresh support to collective savings
Coverage this morning of the speech on pensions by Rachel Reeves, the shadow work and pension secretary, focused on the extension…
Even Lib Dems know higher personal allowance doesn’t help lowest paid
It comes as no surprise that the Chancellor is set to announce yet another inflation-busting increase in the…
