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Osborne’s false dichotomy: ‘people who work and pay taxes’ and those on welfare
Benefits are often an essential subsidy to low wages rather than an alternative to work.
If Ed Miliband wants to be a Prime Minister, he has to offer the electorate more
Labour has a good chance of gaining a majority next year. But if Ed Miliband wants to be a bold and transformational Prime Minister there is more to do.
Justice should be accessible to all, not only those who can afford it
Our criminal process should not be premised upon the idea that, if someone is well off enough to pay for a lawyer, they deserve a higher standard of care.
Means-testing pensioner entitlements: good economics, bad politics
Taking away the entitlements of wealthy pensioners may be good economics, but it would be incredibly risky for the Tory party.
This government is actively choosing not to help those in distress
Until it starts caring for all of the people it was elected to serve, people will continue to ask for help.
Brighton bomb almost derailed peace talks
Newly released government papers show the impact that the IRA bombing of the Grand Hotel during the Conservative Party conference had on the peace process in Northern Ireland.
New year messages across the nations
Ed Jacobs reviews the New Year messages from leaders across the nations.
Syria (still) needs a no-fly-zone
A No-Fly Zone is not a solution to the conflict, but it is a proven means to restrict the killing.
Steer clear of Russia Today if you are serious about human rights
So-called ‘alternative’ media should be viewed with no less scepticism than the mainstream.
Best songs of 2013
Left Foot Forward founder Will Straw picks his songs of 2013.