‘Public ownership of public services is a vote-winner which Labour should seize’
A clear majority, drawn from every party, wants the buildings that serve them to belong to them. The government should ensure this.
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‘How Burnham’s government can overcome barriers to taxing wealth’
Last summer, Andy Burnham stated his belief that wealth is undertaxed compared to work. And in recent years momentum surrounding wealth taxation has grown, with strong public support, including from UK millionaires, cross-party MPs and…
Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, banks and wealthiest in Budget
Labour members would back tax increases on gambling, the banking sector, and the wealthiest in the Budget, exclusive polling for LabourList reveals.
‘Will we ever be done with billionaires crying?’
Neoliberalism and offshoring created a paradise for a few billionaires. We shouldn't listen to their cries of woe now that's being restricted.
‘Burnham – and Britain – can’t afford to be held hostage by bankers’
The choice is clear – allow a sector that neglects the UK while profiting from the public to continue as it is or tax banks’ profits.
‘Britain cannot let billionaire donors buy our democracy’
Foreign interference and big money distorting our democracy can only be solved through constructive collaboration.
TUC’s Paul Nowak calls for higher bank taxes to fund cut to energy bills
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak has urged the government to increase taxes on bank profits to fund a cut to energy bills this winter.
‘Putting development at the heart of foreign policy’
Setting a pathway back to 0.7% while using our G20 presidency to champion debt relief and financial reform would honour Labour's internationalist tradition.
‘A wealth tax to save the NHS’
A popular populist policy that would pump billions into our cherished National Health Service. It's time for a hypothecated wealth tax.
‘To win support in places like Makerfield we need to abolish Council Tax’
Andy Burnham is right to make getting rid of council tax a centrepiece of his campaign. We need bold thinking for Labour to win again.
‘Social security isn’t the answer to everything, but on child poverty it goes a long way’
In among the public and private conversations about social security this week, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has asked an important question of his department: how do we help people to improve their lives? The SoS’s brief is…
‘Prove to under 40s you don’t hate us: a humble plea to any Labour leadership hopefuls’
British graduates have moved away from Labour in droves; a new leader could make some simple, but bold steps to invite these voters back.