‘Labour is at its best when it embraces universalism in government’
Many of the lasting, positive changes that the Labour Party has put in place while in government, and…
NHS
‘I’m an ex-Tory parliamentary candidate. Here’s why I’m now backing Labour’
It was reported earlier this month that a Tory MP complained the country is worse than 14 years…
‘Here’s how the Tories could learn from Wales’ NHS – if they stop attacking it’
Wales was the birthplace of the NHS. 75 years on, Aneurin Bevan would be proud to know that…
Vaughan Gething campaign launch speech: ‘A first Black European leader would show we can all realise our potential’
This is a copy of Vaughan Gething’s speech as written for delivery at a campaign event this morning…
Labour targets NHS – as it outranks tax or migration among Tory voter concerns
The NHS is a higher electoral priority for voters who backed the Tories in 2019 than tax and…
What do we know about Starmer’s new year’s message?
Good morning. Keir Starmer is set to deliver his new year’s message tomorrow, and accordingly there’s been a…
‘Five pledges that could save the NHS in Labour’s first 100 days in government’
Keir Starmer has told his shadow cabinet to have a manifesto ready for an expected spring election. But…
‘Labour should tax the tobacco industry – and spend the proceeds on public health’
Labour, it is fair to say, is pretty reluctant to attach its name to new taxes. The reasons…
‘Labour’s public service reform plans lack clarity – and risk derailment as a result’
The crisis in public services is visible to every British citizen. Waiting lists, crumbling buildings, exhausted staff. All…
Siobhain McDonagh: ‘Margaret’s mission is now mine. We must cure gliobastomas’
My sister, Margaret McDonagh, was an extraordinary woman – the youngest and the first ever female General Secretary…
