This budget paid the political price up-front, but will the public feel the benefit by the next election?
Living standards are unbelievably important to all governments, but especially this one.
Opinion
The climate coalition fractured at COP30 – but a new alliance could turn the tide
The result was a COP where the foes of ambition were emboldened, its proponents frustrated, and in which countries which could have shown leadership, such as China and India, refused to step up.
The government’s budget is simply managing decline
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
When the River Turns Brown: Why I Left Labour for the Greens
Councillor Martin Abrams left Labour for the Green Party over a key issue: the ‘catastrophic failure’ of Thames Water
Westminster’s grip holds Britain back. Community power must be part of our renewal.
Roz Savage MP argues that our resurgence will come from strong, empowered, connected communities
Hands off our BBC: Trump’s tug of war over the BBC narrative
A sloppy edit turns Trump into a crusader against bias, stepping in to protect us from a broadcasting corporation already leaning his way
Will the 10-year plan save the NHS?
Although the last Labour government turned around the NHS, this plan looks set to fail
Polanski vs Farage – is this the new political duopoly?
A bold movement for social justice vs a self-serving lie machine
Anti-migrant policies could spell the end of the NHS
Migrants aren’t responsible for the problems in the NHS.