Labour is failing to reverse years of austerity for local government
‘More than a decade of central government-imposed austerity on local councils looks set to continue.’
Opinion
Dawn Butler MP: To truly deliver on the promise of economic growth the government needs a proper plan for London
Levelling up is indeed vital, but it should not result in the levelling down of London
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
Closer ties with the EU can make people better off and keep the hard right out of power
With the spectre of Nigel Farage looming, Keir Starmer on closer relations
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.
What a ‘bolder’ Green Party could mean for the left
‘Polanski’s pitch is simple: The Green Party needs a stronger kind of leadership that isn’t content to merely sit on the sidelines.’