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Labour’s new immigration policy: more moderate voices needed
The complex views of the majority on immigration are not always easily represented in opinion polls.
Warning lights on the economy – let’s defend our record or pay the price
By failing to stand up for their past successes, Labour are making it difficult for themselves to claim economic credibility.
By-election candidates are still refusing to answer questions on the NHS
With a likely win days away, UKIP candidate Mark Reckless still has not made his NHS policy clear.
Another day, another grim Scotland poll for Miliband
Labour are set to lose all but five of their 40 Scottish MPs in the General Election, making it all but impossible to oust David Cameron from Downing Street, according to a new poll.
Five things we learnt at the G20 summit
Climate change gained last minute status as a major global concern – but Ebola was off the table.
Despise Julien Blanc, but don’t ban him
Odious though Julien Blanc is, he should not be barred from the UK. To paraphrase Voltaire, we may disapprove of what Blanc has to say, but we should defend his right to say it.
The Tories have overspent by £25 billion on social security
Figures show that the DWP overspend comes despite debilitating cuts to working people and families.
SDLP rule out pact with Sinn Fein
The SDLP will not enter into any pacts or deals with Sinn Fein, according to its leader Mike Nesbitt.
High rents to leave 6 million in poverty by 2040
Half of those who live in private rented homes will be living in poverty by 2040 if current trends continue.
US unions to fight back against right-wing attacks and trade deals
Policy-making is being taken out of the hands of elected politicians in favour of corporate interests.