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We will be returning on Monday 5th January with more hard-hitting news and comment, written by and for the UK left.
Alex Hern runs through the government’s record on social mobility, and argues Nick Clegg’s minor success today doesn’t undo the damage he’s caused so far.
Daily Express editor Hugh Whittow today told the Leveson Inquiry the paper withdrew from the PCC because it failed to stop them publishing defamatory material about the McCanns.
Gareth Thomas MP argues that we need to start working towards a replacement for the millennium development goals now.
Key parts of the welfare reform bill were defeated in the House of Lords last night, reports Shamik Das.
Ten years ago to the day, the United States government opened the now infamous Guantanamo Bay detention camp – Mike Morgan-Giles reports.
Sarah Lyall argues that a 21 hour working week would have positive effects above and beyond the time spent not working.
Alex Hern reveals that the Children’s Commissioner has slammed the welfare reform bill.
This month’s Report on Jobs tells two stories: the deepening of the ‘jobs recession’ and a downturn in temporary employment, reports Richard Exell.
Stewart Lansley argues that high income inequality leads to economic slumps; we can only solve the latter if we deal with the former
Alex Hern reveals the outrageous attempt by Wonga to encourage students to take out payday loans.
