5 things we learned from Sir Olly Robbins giving evidence on Peter Mandelson’s appointment
Pressure is piling on the prime minister over the Mandelson scandal ahead of the local elections
Reform in turmoil: Deputy group leader of Cornwall Council defects
The bitter infighting and defections that have plagued Reform continue.
Nigel Farage refuses to commit to probing deputy’s corporation tax amid reports he failed to pay £100,000
Farage is choosing to bury his head in the sand
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There can be no return to old-style nationalisation – thankfully the left is moving on
21st-century public services must be responsive and democratic. We have to look at new ways to ‘take back control’.
This weekend, thousands will march against the Conservatives. Here’s why they’re right
Every step of the way, the Conservatives have prioritised giving bonuses to the wealthiest over support for the most in need.
The Labour leadership are wrong. Renationalisation can happen whilst remaining in the EU
Labour’s promise to take back control of key public services should be welcomed — but it’s false to claim that this cannot be done whilst in the EU or single market, writes Green MEP Molly Scott Cato.
Diane Abbott promises a ‘new order’ for refugees and migrants under Labour
The shadow home secretary said Labour would not pander to the ‘immigration panic’ and would create a ‘humane system’ for migrants and refugees.
If Labour wants to end PFI, the deals need to be carefully unpicked. Here’s how to do it
In some cases the cost of PFI borrowing has been more than four times the cost of government borrowing.
A hard line on Brexit dominated the German elections — and it wasn’t just posturing
There’s a lazy view amongst Brexiteers that Angela Merkel will unofficially lead and iron out negotiations between Britain and the EU. But this is a political fantasy.
Labour should be applauded for finally addressing their £300bn PFI scandal
With Private Finance Initiatives, the UK owes £300bn on assets worth only £50bn. This failed policy of the Blair years is finally being exorcised by the party.
Labour free movement campaigners slam decision to duck Brexit debate at conference
“We should also be clear about the urgency of the situation. The end of free movement would be the biggest expansion of border controls in recent British history.”
Labour should champion a 1940s-style paradigm shift in the economy
The UK economy is not working. Dramatic reform is needed now.
Lord Falconer: We need a Right to Justice that people can afford
Amid cuts to legal aid and a wide range of unjust government actions, the former Justice Secretary calls for a new Right to Justice for the UK.