Opinion
We need to get serious about tackling corruption through political donations
The government's reforms are welcome but they won't end political corruption
The Labour leadership must restore party democracy
Andy McDonald MP warns that Keir Starmer's leadership is narrowing participation, muting voices, and undermining Labour’s internal democracy
Power is being bought and sold – we must fight back
A shadow hangs over democracy; the shadow of corruption
Why so defensive? Making the progressive case for defence and security
'Labour has a proud tradition of supporting our armed forces and defence industry, one which should not just be accepted but embraced as one of our greatest strengths.'
National Insurance is a regressive tax that hits the less well-off hardest
Compared to income tax, national insurance contributions attract little sustained scrutiny even though they provide large amounts to the public purse.
America on the cusp: phones vs fascism
We are watching a US inflexion point, where citizen action is confronting state violence and hardening authoritarianism. Where will it lead?