Why Labour should support work experience
As a local MP I regularly get letters from school pupils looking for work experience in my constituency…
welfare
David Cameron – master magician
An expert magician is a master of deception and misdirection. As the virtuoso conjurer distracts your gaze –…
Is Cameron about to face a Joe McCarthy moment?
In many ways, it’s a little strange that US Senator Joe McCarthy is still so widely known today.…
How government subsidises big business
This week there was a twitter storm over Tesco offering a “job” for no wages. Tesco quickly moved…
Cameron adviser criticises welfare reform plans
One of David Cameron’s advisers has attacked the government’s controversial welfare reform plans, warning that they could hit…
The other side of snow
Last night, people died on our streets. It’s impossible to believe otherwise. A thick layer of snow added…
Byrne: Government plans will hurt cancer patients and disabled children
Speaking before the return of the Welfare Reform Bill to the commons today, shadow work and pensions secretary…
Labour MPs – vote with your hearts
Today, at 12.30pm the welfare reform bill will return to the House of Commons. Let’s be very clear…
The square root of nothing
Apart from one piece for Left Foot Forward last year I’ve generally refrained from writing about the coalition’s proposal…
