SNP and Labour unite to seek bedroom tax repeal
Labour has agreed to work with the SNP to look at legal ways of removing the bedroom tax.
Social Justice
Review: Human InSecurity: Fear, Deprivation and Abuse in India
Is Indian democracy broken? Carl Packman looks at a new book by Ram Mashru which examines how the Indian establishment is setting back democracy.
Students will not be intimidated by the police
Yesterday’s demonstration was a clear statement that students will not be intimidated by the police, writes Tom Harris.
What the UK can do about corruption in the global South
Western countries are effectively giving corrupt people and companies the tools to steal from their citizens.
The worst countries to be a Christian
The persecution of Christians will be debated today in the House of Commons.
EU austerity and dismantling of collective bargaining ‘unlawful’
The European Union’s austerity measures and the dismantling of collective bargaining in a number of countries is unlawful, according to a professor at the University of Bremen.
Boris, the super rich and pay inequality
Boris is using this position as Mayor to help the elite reshape London – regrettable consequences.
UK government threatening Northern Ireland on welfare, claims Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein has accused the UK government of threatening Northern Ireland for its reluctance to implement its welfare reforms.
SNP fail to address affordability of council tax freeze
A senior academic has raised questions over the viability of the SNP’s council tax freeze.
Labour must support the drive to help Africa produce its own vaccines
Labour could show its committment to global social justice by supporting Africa’s drive to produce its own vaccines.