‘Here’s how Labour can cut costs for low-income families – within its fiscal rules’
Inflation may have fallen in recent months, but the cost-of-living crisis is still squeezing family finances. For some…
Poverty
‘We must go further than New Labour on child poverty – and finally eliminate it’
I’m proud to be from the North East. I was brought up in Tyneside, and I raised my…
‘Starmer must emulate Attlee in 2024 – and seize the opportunity for change’
As election day gets closer, Labour will face growing pressure to set out a clearer vision for Britain’s…
‘Poverty has many root causes – Labour must tackle them all’
Next year there will be an election and Labour stands poised to take power. Unlike the late 1990’s,…
‘The King’s Speech won’t fix child poverty. It must be our top priority in power’
Today the government will lay out its plans for the next year in the King’s Speech, likely the…
TUC Congress: Unions demand Labour manifesto pledge on free school meals
The TUC Congress has passed a motion calling on the Labour Party to include a commitment on free…
Interview: Is Andrew Western parliament’s most YIMBY politician?
Andrew Western has a good claim to being the Parliamentary Labour Party’s most committed YIMBY. LabourList talks housing,…
Labour rules out free school meals for all primary pupils despite MPs’ pressure
It is the definition of nipping it in the bud. Dozens of Labour MPs were reported last night…
‘Basic income is our generation’s NHS. Labour needs to get on board’
Interest in a universal basic income has dramatically risen in response to plans for two micro-pilots in Jarrow,…
‘Starmer’s vision for workers’ rights will fail without a new Ministry of Labour’
In an important speech to the GMB annual conference on June 6th, Keir Starmer reaffirmed a strong commitment…
