Columnists
What Labour must do now to tackle the Tories toxic legacy
'The first 100 days of the new Labour administration will be significant in addressing people’s anxieties. It will be a huge mistake for Labour to stick to Tory fiscal and monetary rules'
Why we need to have an honest debate about tax reform
Amidst the debates on whether taxes are too high or too low there is very little discussion on whether our tax system is well designed, yet it is here that much of the fairness – or lack thereof – and efficacy of the system is found.
Sure Start delivered. Now we need to learn the lessons of its success.
Sure Start shows us that investing in a dedicated early years support service is a sound investment.
Plans to tackle tax avoidance need to be at the heart of the general election campaign
Major political parties have made much of their proposed crackdown on tax avoidance, but none have provided meaningful policy details
Fear of crime isn’t working for the Tories
"After 14 years of austerity, the public know that the services that stop crime have been cut to the bone."
The American Presidential election is perhaps the last opportunity to preserve the Republic
Left Foot Forward columnist Mark Bergman gives his latest in-depth look at the US Presidential election