Opinion
We lost the vote on the treatment of refugees – but the fight is far from over
The public wants to see an improvement in their own lives. Rejoicing at the misery inflicted on refugees will not improve anyone’s life.
Restoring fairness and accountability to our politics
Trust is the grease on the wheels of a democratic society
Why the budget fails ordinary people and benefits the rich
Instead of addressing the real problems faced by people, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget has delivered the usual cocktail of austerity, low wages, higher taxes for the masses, and tax cuts for corporations and the rich.
Seven ways the Spring Budget has failed to help working people
'The elephant in the room is the lack of funding for pay rises to recruit/retain public sector workers.'
Families deserve better than Family Hubs
Family Hubs aren’t Sure Start, and we should be bold enough to call out their inadequacies.
An outline agreement between the EU and USA shows why Brexit is a failure
The UK seems well behind the curve on green industrial policy and is increasingly left standing watching on the sidelines.