Burnham backs Ukraine, but now needs to pay for Britain’s defence
Earlier this month, people in Georgia marked a sombre anniversary – the day that Russian tanks crossed the…
Labour Party
‘Are you already thinking like a Fabian?’
Two years into a Labour Government it’s easy to forget how difficult the road to victory in 2024…
‘A drop in the ocean’
And just like that, in a whirlwind of political chaos, appeared from the smoke a Northern treasure who…
Delivering in local government: How Labour is building a better Britain everywhere
Labour Councils up and down the country are helping to improve the lives of their residents. Week in,…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 23 August 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Number 10 is falling down. Is Manchesterism the solution?’
Standing outside its famous black door, Andy Burnham promised foundational change for the country. Why doesn’t he begin…
‘It’s people on low incomes who’ll pay for financial services deregulation’
“The time I was at my lowest was when I needed childcare over the summer. On a low…
‘We are failing working class children. We can change that’
Educational inequality is not new — but it is still failing working-class children. The Independent Inquiry into White…
Good growth in every postcode 21st August 2026
Andy Burnham’s pledge to the country is “good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart”. What…
‘A socialism of utility – not posturing’
A recent FT piece by Janan Ganesh asked “Why must a socialist also be woke?” He was right…
