Joe Anderson: Chancellor’s cash an insult to the north after years of austerity
“It’s a wicked and cynical business offering superficially simple solutions to complex challenges,” Philip Hammond told the Conservative party conference…
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It’s time for Labour to end the ambiguity — and make clear that Brexit can be stopped
The first wave of Brexit talks has been and gone. The first day “was so intense officials did not take…
Giving up on the single market will only extend the icy grip of austerity
Politicians often boast of having fully costed manifestos. Theresa May was rightly lambasted for going to the country…
Nurse emerges as pick of union candidates for key Midlands marginal
A local nurse and trade union activist has been named Labour’s candidate in a key Midlands marginal. Eleanor…
Publish the text messages and let the public decide – Ashworth letter to PM over Tories’ NHS “sweetheart deal”
Prime Minister, I am writing to you in light of today’s revelations about text messages sent by the…
GMB: Social care settlement sends a shameful message that low-paid workers should do even more for less
Yesterday’s local government financial settlement showed us all what Sajid Javid thinks of local communities. The answer is…
Gareth Thomas: Crunch credit union vote shows Co-op MPs working with the Labour leadership to help revive the centre-left
Later on tonight, the Treasury will further stack the decks against those mutuals and co-operatives providing financial…
McDonnell must drive reform through the City of London – our money is at stake
The square mile is chipping in more than ever, City A.M. roared today. The tax take from the…
McDonnell says Tories should “drop the spin” over off-course economy
John McDonnell has urged the Tories to “admit the truth” over their handling of the economy, after an…
David Lammy: The latest Tory privatisation shows the triumph of right-wing ideology over economic sense
Following in the footsteps of David Cameron, Theresa May has been quick to promise decisive action to crack down…
