The North needs more than just capital connections
If the North of England is to move on from its industrial past and fully contribute to national prosperity, it needs a more level playing field
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Regional public sector pay: No evidential support and could cost almost £10bn
Even assuming that private sector jobs were created as a result of holding back public sector pay, the economic cost would be £2.7bn or 0.12% of GDP per year.
Investment in cities is key to economic recovery
Government needs to be in it for the long term when it comes to investing in people and places.
Pennycook: The ‘squeezed middle’ hold the key to victory in 2015
All parties now agree that meeting the socio-economic challenges faced by Britain’s low to middle income families is paramount. But how?
New BBC DG has a great opportunity for change
If new BBC Director General Entwistle succeeds in making the BBC more open, diverse and fair, questions about the justification for the licence fee should end.
Addressing the challenge of transforming childcare
Stephen Twigg, Yvette Cooper and Liam Byrne write for Left Foot Forward on Labour’s plans for better childcare.
Genuine opposition or political posturing on A&E closures?
Despite strong opposition in the media and on the ground, Andrew Lansley is still signing off on A&E closures.
International engagement with Israel’s trade unions is essential to the peace process
The Histadrut, the Israeli TUC, plays a vital role in working for a two-state solution – British trade unions should work to build ties with it, not break them.
Fall in applications undermines government claims fee rise will not deter students
The government has got it totally wrong on higher education funding – it’s time for Labour to propose an alternative.
The battle on family migration will be a long one, but we can win
What is certain is the fight for family rights will continue and it has the scope to build political support, writes Ruth Grove-White, Migrants’ Rights Network.