Could York lead the way on proportional representation?
Labour and Lib Dem councillors in York unanimously supported a motion to replace First Past the Post with proportional representation
Successive governments have failed to learn lessons of Grenfell Tragedy
The conditions that facilitated the tragedy remain unchecked
We need to end the hostile environment, not create a moral panic against LGBT asylum seekers
Government policies are creating the conditions through which unethical actors can profit
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Rishi Sunak breaks yet another pledge as economy shrinks and fears of recession grow
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‘It is all one-way traffic, designed to boost corporate profits, weaken worker rights and penalise trade unions’
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“To renew our country, we need to renew our democracy. There is a growing recognition that we can’t tackle climate breakdown or reduce inequality with a democracy that isn’t fit for purpose.
Health Secretary sparks outrage after disgraceful description of junior doctors
“How insulting … They are doctors, they save lives every day.”
Government brutally mocked for using HS2 money meant to ‘level up the North’ for improving roads in London
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We can’t tackle the climate crisis without voting reform
‘Effective action on climate chaos is purposefully rejected because First Past the Post (FPTP) privileges the voices and votes of a tiny minority’