Umunna’s arguments expose the ideological divisions in the coalition
Chuka Umunna’s speech today on a ‘One Nation’ active industrial policy – in which he praised Michael Hesletine – exposes ideological divisions in the coalition.
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Where are you on the political spectrum: Red Tory, Blue Labour or Green Democrat?
The absence in Red Toryism and Blue Labour thinking around personal liberty, social mobility & environmental awareness can be filled by a Green Democrat vision.
Britain and the Chinese: From exploiter to supplicant?
The UK once exploited the Chinese, but is it now a supplicant to their government?
Clarke must listen to the Lords and save legal aid for the most vulnerable in society
Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan calls on Secretary of State Ken Clarke to listen to the House of Lords and abandon his proposed legal aid cuts.
Police commissioners: Labour must seize the opportunity with both hands
The Labour Party must to seize this opportunity presented by the police and crime commissioner elections with both hands, writes Rupert George of Release.
Tory and Crossbench peers lead the revolt against Clarke’s legal aid cuts
Jonny Mulligan of the Sound Off for Justice campaign reports on the latest House of Lords defeats for the government in the LASPO bill over legal aid cuts.
The government’s Violence Against Women strategy ignores women seeking asylum
David Cameron’s new Violence Against Women and Girls strategy ignores women seeking asylum, writes the Refugee Council’s Anna Musgrave.
The coalition are turning the clock back for vulnerable women
While the coalition are turning the clock back, for Labour, securing the safety of women is at the heart of our work for equality, writes Vera Baird QC.
Are sky-high train fares fair? Let the government know what you think
The rail fares review isn’t just for politicians and transport experts, passengers can and should get involved, say the Campaign for Better Transport.
International Women’s Day: We can’t be complacent, there’s a lot still to do
Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day recognises and applauds women’s achievements and highlights gender inequalities, writes Tasmia Akkas.