The Glastonbury controversies show we need a more nuanced understanding of free speech
The very founding document of liberal free speech principles makes the argument that free speech is context-dependent, not absolute
Columnists
Corporate vs human welfare: The story of Drax
There is no means-testing for corporate welfare payments.
The government should back regeneration to build new homes and tackle poor-quality existing properties
The government has rightly prioritised housebuilding, committing to build 1.5m net new homes this parliament. But existing homes need investment too.
Carers week: We should be constantly finding ways to make carers’ lives easier
I am a carer and perhaps it’s time for me to talk about it
Banning vapes should be just the beginning. The government must take further action to reduce waste
The Labour government must supercharge waste reduction with its upcoming circular economy strategy, and deliver practical steps that can make a big difference to industry, consumers and the environment.
Remembering Charles Kennedy: Ten years on
Jamie Stone MP remembers his friend and colleague
Nationalisation is the only way to fix the crisis in the water industry
Despite the damning evidence the government is clinging on to private ownership of water, which has fleeced customers for 36 years.
Previous Labour governments transformed our cities. Now it’s time for us to radically improve our towns.
The fortunes of our towns and cities have swapped
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
Patrick Hurley MP: Investing in young people is the best chance to turn around the country’s prospects
We need to reverse intergenerational inequalities