‘The three letters key to beating the SNP: NHS’
The SNP launched its Scottish Parliament election campaign with 100 days to go with a billboard trundling around…
Rachel Reeves
‘Hope starts young. How Labour should use the power of play to tell its story of opportunity’
Play is not just “nice to have”, it is fundamental to children’s health, happiness, learning and life chances.…
‘Labour is still (only just) the party of business – here’s what it should do to keep bosses onside’
In 2024 when the Tories were in freefall, Keir Starmer proudly proclaimed Labour as “the natural party of…
‘Court reform: The myths are loud, but the facts are clear’
Before becoming an MP, I spent years in the police force across several constabularies, including the Metropolitan Police.…
‘Only Labour is delivering for leaseholders facing a cost-of-living crisis’
Last week, Labour published its Commonhold Bill. This is a historic moment, allowing for an end once and…
‘Beyond the sticking plaster: why LVT is the key to Labour’s promise of high street renewal’
The Chancellor’s recent U-turn on the business rates hike for pubs and music venues has, understandably, been welcomed…
‘The fate of the assisted dying bill: a quiet end or a painful struggle?’
Earlier this week, Lord Falconer, the promoter of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, said that…
‘Alcohol harm is a public health crisis — and industry lobbying is blocking action’
We may not want to talk about it, but our country has a serious problem with alcohol. Alcohol…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 1st February 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Marketised social care has failed. It’s time to rebuild local, democratic social services’
The imposition of the market on Social Services has been an abject failure, economically and societally. As Michael…
