Make democracy great again: Here’s how we can restore trust in politics
‘Our democracy is on the ballot’
Opinion
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will see growth and green ambition go hand in hand
Labour must hold its nerve. In the end, what nature does not need are further processes
Refusing to recognise rural deprivation is holding back my constituency and areas like it
Caroline Voaden MP calls for increased funding for rural areas
The government’s economic strategy is on the wrong track
Labour MP Jon Trickett urges Rachel Reeves to change course
Cuts to disability benefits are riding roughshod over human rights
Poverty is a political choice, and ending it is possible should those in powers choose to
The North is still suffering inequality as a result of 12 years of the Bedroom Tax
Ending the bedroom tax is one step towards tackling regional inequality—because where you live, and what you can afford, shouldn’t hamper your future
The 91% fudge: How planning delays are being spun to hide a broken system
MHCLG’s latest figures say 91% of planning applications were decided on time in the last quarter of 2024. Housing columnist Chris Worrall explains why that figure hides the real story
Why austerity is a political choice not an economic necessity
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement is atest
Fabian Society: The government must tackle barriers to upscaling rooftop solar panels
Last week, the government announced that GB Energy’s first investment will be in solar panels – predominantly for schools and hospitals in England. This investment will cut the bills of key public sector institutions that have been hit hard bytest
Badenoch’s hypocrisy: Tory leader made anti Net Zero speech at company that works for lots of oil companies
No wonder they’re not keen on net zero policies.
