Remembering Charles Kennedy: Ten years on
Jamie Stone MP remembers his friend and colleague
Columnists
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
Why British Farming needs a YIMBY revolution
Amid economic uncertainty we should be doubling down on domestic production, especially in farming.
Make democracy great again: Here’s how we can restore trust in politics
‘Our democracy is on the ballot’
Why austerity is a political choice not an economic necessity
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement is atest
Fabian Society: The government must tackle barriers to upscaling rooftop solar panels
Last week, the government announced that GB Energy’s first investment will be in solar panels – predominantly for schools and hospitals in England. This investment will cut the bills of key public sector institutions that have been hit hard bytest
Prem Sikka: A boost in the minimum wage is welcome, but more must be done to improve people’s material conditions
‘Despite the increase, the minimum wage will still be comparatively low, and millions will live below the minimum acceptable standard of living.’