It’s not the financialisation of housing that is causing the housing crisis: It’s a lack of supply
The accusation that housing has suddenly turned into a financial commodity ignores history
Opinion
The degrowth agenda is a political dead end masquerading as environmental salvation
Let’s build the future we want to see, not destroy it.
As a GP here’s why I feel conflicted about the Assisted Dying Bill
As a politician, I want nothing more than a fair and accessible society for all. However, as stated above, I fear the implications for my profession.
Whatever happened to the ‘rule of law’ in the UK?
Even if people can get access to the courts, at best they will get an interpretation of law, not justice.
Siân Berry MP: Why I’m voting for the Assisted Dying Bill
I do not believe that anyone should be forced to endure terrible suffering that could be prevented
Why England’s bathing water is amongst the worst in Europe
Only 7 countries have an average of 90% or more bathing sites achieving ‘excellent’ status — and they are all over 90% publicly owned.
Why Labour must continue to lead the YIMBY revolution
“The status quo is not neutral. Every day that we fail to build enough housing, we are choosing to deepen inequality and stifle opportunity.”
Making the case for proportional representation against the backdrop of a growing far-right
Without guardrails, PR becomes ‘anything goes democracy’ which is ultimately no democracy at all but just a child with a handgun.
Labour must reform local government – but it’s important to get those reforms right
Splitting responsibility between district and county councils creates inefficiency, duplication, and confusion
Why progressives should oppose Heathrow expansion
The climate impact alone should make it easy for a decision-maker to reject airport expansion. But there are other good reasons too