Barnet easyCouncil – how not to do local government
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John McDonnell: This is absolute complacency from an out of touch government
The Chancellor displayed the most astounding complacency yesterday. Eight years of austerity spending cuts mean that our…
Andrew Gwynne: Tory dogma and constant cuts puts Britain’s future at risk
Many families face an increasing pressures on their finances – but rather than properly funding our public services,…
Christina McAnea: Time to put principles over profit in delivery of public services
Today the Smith Institute launches Out of Contract – Time to move on from the love in with…
Carillion crisis shows why we should take City fat cats out of public services
Carillion is a tragic situation for the workers and families affected by the latest corporate mess. It has…
Trickett: Corbyn will tackle outsourcing and PFI deals within hours of taking power
Jeremy Corbyn’s government will take action to end the outsourcing “racket” within hours of taking office, the shadow…
Dave Prentis: Today the Tories should end the public sector pay misery – or step aside
This is the final one of a series of articles by MPs, trade unionists and Labour activists in…
Andrew Gwynne: For the many, not the few – 20 years on from the 1997 election
The 20 year anniversary of the 1997 general election is as good a time as any to reflect…
Corbyn comes out swinging against the City – but needs an urgent answer for TV on Labour’s painful polling
This was Jeremy Corbyn’s blueprint for the next six weeks – or rather his election plan delivered in…
How we can be strong on migration while fighting prejudice, by a Labour councillor
Britain has a long tradition of migration ranging from the Romans, Irish, and Jews in the early 20th…
