10 years on, Cameron’s compassionate Conservativism has failed to deliver its promises
The Legatum Institute’s annual Prosperity Index reveals where the UK is falling behind its OECD neighbours
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Comment: Why I am stepping down from Left Unity to join Labour
The former principal speaker of Left Unity on why it would be irresponsible not to support Jeremy Corbyn
Comment: Vulnerable women will pay the price for failed Tory policies
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Labour MEPs are reiterating calls for urgent action to combat violence against women
Comment: George Osborne has no idea what these cuts will mean to people
Expect cuts to public services and further slashing of support for the vulnerable
86 per cent of Left Foot Forward readers support McDonnell’s u-turn
The shadow chancellor had described his u-turn as ’embarrassing’
Comment: Why Jeremy Corbyn must look beyond the politics of austerity
Labour’s electoral strategy must be much broader than mere opposition to the worst excesses of austerity
Voters would back Labour opposition to charity spending cuts
Almost two thirds of people want to see charities protected
IFS: Government tax and benefit changes to reduce household incomes ‘significantly’
The government’s changes to tax and benefits will hurt poorer households significantly harder, according to the respected think tank
George Osborne taking from the poor to give to the wealthy, according to new research
The average annual amount lost by low paid working households is equivalent to a year’s worth of school dinners
PFI is still crippling our public services
PFI contracts need to be thoroughly investigated, so we can return some of the money to schools and hospitals