‘I disagreed with Frank Field, but he was no Tory and I loved him all the same’
This piece was originally published on Philip Collins’ Substack and can be found here. I think of Frank…
Welfare policy
‘Hunt has stolen Labour’s welfare reform plans. Here’s how it regains the agenda’
“People who can work, should work… 2.6 million people are out of work due to long-term sickness. A…
Autumn statement: Four ex-Labour ministers warn against welfare cuts
Senior Labour politicians have urged Jeremy Hunt to increase benefits in line with inflation following reports that the…
Workers vs shirkers: Kendall backs ‘responsibility’ as Tories seek wedge
Workers vs shirkers, drivers vs eco-zealots Fresh from dusting off their spades to dig out battle lines over…
‘How Labour could fix Britain’s punitive, ineffective Jobcentre system’
Jobcentres could be, and should be, a place people turn to for support. They should be a ‘labour…
Debbie Abrahams: Millions are still worse off under Universal Credit
The Chancellor didn’t say a word about the rising level of homelessness in his budget delivered on Monday.…
