Comment: The cost of private rent is out of control
Instead of providing homes for people at rents we can pay, our taxes are subsidising extortionate rents on a massive scale
Good Society
Government announces ‘right to rent’ scheme despite opposition from charities
Homelessness charity Crisis says more people will become homeless as a result of the scheme
Comment: Are we overlooking the most dangerous aspect of TTIP?
TTIP will introduce dangerous or environmentally damaging products into Europe by the back door
Comment: Why we need all-women shortlists in parliament
The Labour Party has the highest number and proportion of female MPs, having used all-women shortlists since 1997
Tackling ethnic inequalities in the labour market
People from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to be in low pay and overqualified for the work they are doing
David Cameron is failing to advance Britain’s interests on the EU stage
The prime minister has been too preoccupied with keeping his backbenchers happy to truly focus on reform
Cracking down on fare evasion would save TfL millions
Some stations leave ticket barriers open more than 60 per cent of the time – staff cuts will make the problem worse
Comment: The left needs to understand the power of sales
The true task of the politician, like the salesperson, is to persuade people to agree with them
Sadiq Khan’s proposal to introduce a new bus ticket could save Londoners huge amounts
Simple changes like a one hour bus ticket would make a world of difference to Londoners
Committee calls for urgent reform of funding for disadvantaged children
There are concerns that the money is not being distributed effectively