John McDonnell: Budget was just tinkering despite a crisis in housing and public services
This is the full statement published by shadow chancellor John McDonnell following the Budget today. This is a…
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Budget speech verdict: Tough gig for opposition leader but Corbyn captures the mood of austerity Britain
This was the Budget when Brexit came home to bite. Growth forecasts downgraded for the next three years…
Frances O’Grady: The proof that public sector pay cap is harming our economy
This is part of a series of articles in the run-up to the Budget on Wednesday. On public…
A Labour Budget would put rail, wages and workers’ rights at the heart of our economy
This is part of a series of articles in the run-up to the Budget on November 22. As…
Mick Whelan: After 18 months of myths, let’s set the record straight on Southern Rail
Aslef drivers on Southern Railways voted overwhelmingly this month to accept a proposed resolution to our long-running industrial…
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…
Our council shows top football clubs and rest of society how to pay the living wage
Everyone deserves to earn enough to live on, not just survive. Unfortunately, too many people across the country…
A living wage for young people is essential to an economy that works for the many
Raising the minimum wage to £10 an hour was a key part of the Labour Party’s election manifesto.…
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…
Corbyn’s path to power at risk as low income voters turn away from Labour
Jeremy Corbyn’s route to Downing Street could be blocked by an apparent decline in support for Labour among…
