Child Benefit cuts will hit the poor hardest in the long run
In the long run, the cuts to Child Benefit announced today will hit the poorest hardest, as the principle of universal benefits is eroded, argues Nicola Smith.
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Thumbs down to IDS reforms
Left Foot Forward summarises the concerns being expressed across the devolved nations to Iain Duncan Smith’s proposed shake up of the benefits system.
The myth of ‘overdiagnosis’: The right’s new culture war
What should be a conversation about meeting children’s needs has instead become yet another culture war battlefield.
Gordon Brown calls for ‘economic coalition of the willing’ and closer EU ties to take on Trump’s tariffs
Like-minded global leaders who believe that, in an interdependent world, we have to coordinate economic policies across continents if we are to safeguard jobs and living standards.”
Corporate America’s MAGA makeover – will the UK follow suit?
Resistance will require strong political leadership from progressive politicians in the UK and in Europe to withstand the hopelessly short term and contradictory bombast of Trumpian politics.
Far-right leaders vow to ‘Make Europe Great Again’ while critics hit back, reminding why Europe’s already great
The usual suspects gathered in Madrid for the Patriots for Europe event.
Scottish Labour vows to reverse winter fuel cuts
The Daily Record reports that party insiders in Scotland are concerned the backlash to the controversial winter fuel cut could hinder Labour’s chances of toppling the SNP.
‘Barbieland’ and the rise of the far-right in Europe
To maintain the democratic values that the EU was built on, leaders like Starmer must reject the normalisation of xenophobia and work towards a more inclusive and unified society.
The power of finance and capital is maintained by sacrificing the lives of innocent people
The high priests of neoliberalism do not want to shackle capital or curb profiteering.
Clive Lewis gives damning critique of Winter Fuel Allowance cuts
The Labour MP said the move is ‘frankly wrong’ and offers a ‘political opportunity’ to Britain First.