‘How Labour can trump the Tories on welfare – and how Starmer will govern’
One little-noticed feature of Labour’s most recent reshuffle was the beefing up of shadow minister Alison McGovern’s duties,…
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Starmer warned Labour “kidding itself” over spending without tax hikes
Labour has been accused of “kidding itself” about the cost of its plans for a “decade of national…
Two-child limit: Three big questions about Labour’s safety-first strategy
If making clear to voters Labour will not reverse the two-child benefit limit was the goal, then even…
Labour’s £1.5bn private school tax windfall leaves education cash to spare
Good morning on a busy day in Labourland. First up, the party’s education team will be cheering a…
Reynolds criticises minister celebrating as government cuts Universal Credit
Jonathan Reynolds has criticised Theresé Coffey as footage emerged of the Work and Pensions Secretary singing “I’ve had…
Labour demands action as report shows “appalling” rise in destitution
Jonathan Reynolds has called on the government to provide more support for families struggling over the winter this…
How the struggles of MPs’ caseworkers have intensified during the pandemic
MPs have a team of people who support them in their work – usually no more than four…
Now is exactly the right time to argue for radical change
Life has changed beyond recognition. We keep being told that soon we will enter a ‘new normal’, but…
Labour calls for urgent changes to social security system
Labour has called on the government to implement five urgent changes to the social security system that will…
Why has it taken Covid-19 for us to realise the importance of a safety net?
In the space of a fortnight, social, economic and political life in the UK has become unrecognisable. Our…
