“Tax is not an evil”: Nandy calls for change in debate over welfare state
“Tax is not an evil,” Labour leadership Lisa Nandy has argued in a speech this morning focussed on…
Welfare State
We need a welfare system fit for the 21st century
Stan lives in Westminster, in the heart of London. With the windows open, you can hear the bustle…
The revolutionary potential of a universal basic income cannot be over-estimated
The Labour Party should adopt a universal basic income as can act as a catalyst for a radical…
Dan Jarvis: Smearing benefit claimants as “scroungers” harms fight against poverty
January is not just a time for sober reflection; it is also a time for clarity and determination,…
We are digging in for a Labour victory – but if the Tories win power we must be ready for the battles which lie ahead
This is the letter which Manuel Cortes, general secretary of the TSSA, has sent to all member to…
Being injured in a conflict zone proved how important Labour is, writes a member of Labour Friends of the Forces
There’s nothing quite like waking up paralyzed from the shoulders down to remind you why Britain needs a…
McDonnell says “we can win the argument” for universal basic income
John McDonnell has reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a universal basic income even though there is some hostility…
“I want to make Britain the workshop of the world once more” – Owen Smith speech in Newcastle
It’s a pleasure to be here at Campus North in Newcastle. This region has a long and proud…
Time for Labour to take a hard look at welfare and housing
I’m a former miner and an active member of the Labour Party. I was elected a Labour councillor…
A little less them, a little more us – top tips for how to talk about benefits
Yesterday’s announcement that Labour will reduce foodbank use, sort out some of the problems with benefits and reform…
