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The impact of Tory cuts on women has been well documented – from public sector job losses to pension reforms, there is no doubt that women are bearing the brunt. But new figures show that the hit on women goes much further, and that women…
The Government is in a pickle about its economic plans. What is clear to all but the Chancellor and the Prime Minister is that their current economic plan is not working. The Treasury is determined to say that Plan A is working and that the…
Ken Livingstone's campaign have unveiled a new campaign video "Ken's Fare Deal", and you see see it here - exclusively - first:
This Tuesday London Labour is doing something different and we hope you will join us on that morning for a new kind of campaign.The London campaign is already stepping several notches, with less than six months to go. We’ve already…
Last weekend was the official launch of my campaign. Setting out the best china and freshly baked cakes caused me to remember Sunday afternoons as a little boy at my nana's, when I drank tea from clinking china and stuffed myself with fancy…
By Ken Livingstone Fares in London have become a stealth tax on the public, taking money out of the pockets of ordinary Londoners and - through that - out of the London economy. That has to change. We can change it without damaging the…
By Dr Paul Salveson It's time for change on Britain's railways; radical solutions are needed to make them accontable and affordable, and contribute to sustainable regional development. There are many opportunities for reform of our…
The Duncan Weldon Economics Matters column Two month's ago Canadian owned Bombardier announced 1,400 job losses at it's Derby plant, following the award of the Thameslink rolling stock contract to German owned Siemens. At the time there was…
By Chris Williamson MP Pressure on the government is intensifying over its decision to award a £1.4bn contract to build trains in Germany for the Thameslink line rather than in Derby. A new poll has revealed that if the government does not…
By Julie Hilling MP Today sees the publication of a report that supports the economic case for high-speed rail. The report, commissioned by Britain's leading cities, is supported by politicians and business leaders in every major city in…
By Ken Livingstone London's cabbies are an important part of our transport system, providing a service that millions rely on every year. But everywhere I go I hear cab drivers telling me things have got to improve. We need a new deal for…
By Diana Holland This Saturday thousands of people will join Bombardier workers and their families as they march through the centre of Derby. Their demand is simple - they want a future. That future was pitched into horrendous uncertainty…
