“We have demolished the case for austerity” – Corbyn’s speech at leadership launch
This is the speech given by Jeremy Corbyn at UCL Institute of Education when he launched his bid…
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The fight against austerity needs to be taken to every town and village in the country: John McDonnell’s speech to the New Economics Conference
This is the text of the speech given by shadow Chancellor John McDonnell at Labour’s New Economy conference…
Owen Smith: Universal Credit cuts show the hypocrisy of Tory claims to be the workers’ party
As wrongheaded Government decisions go, it’s hard to imagine one much worse than deciding to make 2.5…
“The malice and contempt shown by this Government is inexcusable” – Question Time mother joins Labour
Michelle Dorrell, the former Conservative voter who rose to prominence following an emotional outburst on BBC Question Time last…
Jeremy Corbyn: Even in opposition we have achieved real gains for the people of Britain
This is the speech delivered by Jeremy Corbyn at Labour’s Campaigning to Win event in Weymouth at the weekend. It…
New living wage an “act of deception” for millions facing cuts
Millions of people are set to be worse off despite today’s rise in the minimum wage, due to…
Six key mistakes in IDS’ six year reign of error
The bedroom tax Perhaps the most controversial of all of the spending cuts delivered by Iain Duncan Smith,…
The tax credit cut that Osborne sneaked through
It would have been impossible to miss the furore last year regarding George Osborne’s proposed changes to tax…
McDonnell promises to recognise good businesses and give them greater investment
John McDonnell will outline a new plan to recognise good business and help small companies with investment through…
Osborne announces major u-turns on tax credits and police cuts
George Osborne today caved into pressure from Labour and announced u-turns on both tax credits cuts and cuts…
