Public ownership of water is the only way to deliver security, efficiency, investment and value for money
37 years of privatisation has been a disaster
Tommy Robinson endorses Reform’s by-election candidate Matt Goodwin
That tells you everything you need to know, really
Who is Hannah Spencer – the Green Party’s candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election?
Could this be the next Green MP?
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We need a credible plan to tackle second homes and holiday lets
After Thursday’s Autumn Statement, we are all likely to be paying more tax – except those hollowing out rural and coastal communities.
Chancellor must act to protect local services, says Local Government Association
‘Local government remains the fabric of our country but many of the vital services we provide face an existential crisis.’
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of news from progressive outlets…
Tory run councils warn Rishi Sunak of possible bankruptcy
Both councils face budget deficits over the next few years “of a scale that has never been seen before”.
UnionDues: Interview with the newly elected TUC president Maria Exall
Maria arrives at the TUC Presidency with impressive credentials.
Daily Mail slammed for headline blaming migrants for the NHS crisis
“The Daily Mail pitting nurses against migrants. Is there nothing this rag wont try”
Natalie Bennett: Why COP27 must not abandon the 1.5C climate target
The claim “it is too late for 1.5 degrees” is simply wrong
Sarah Olney MP: The pragmatic case for foreign aid
‘If we wish to ensure stability across the globe, slow the spread of authoritarianism, and prevent conflict, we must invest in the future of the developing world.’
Millions prepare for energy bills to rise by £900 in April as government help ends
The £3,000 price cap is £500 higher than the limit promised by former PM Liz Truss.
Jeremy Hunt ridiculed over claim ‘Brexit will not make us poorer’
“What I don’t accept is the premise that Brexit will make us poorer”, said Hunt