There remains a contradiction at the heart of Compass’s pluralist mission. Compass, while not formally affiliated to the Labour Party, is registered with the Party, and has a rule that forbids members of other parties from being full members.
The question of how best to build the progressive fight back was the subject of the Left Foot Forward/Labour List fringe at the Compass conference yesterday.
The latest post-election conference takes place tomorrow at the Institute of Education, organised by Compass, with a theme of “A New Hope” for progressive politics.
Social Democrats from across the EU are meeting in Istanbul to discuss the Good Society. Now largely out of power, they need to campaign on areas of common interest.
Centre-Left pressure group Compass today launches a new pamphlet and website looking at how David Cameron missed his chance to change the Conservative Party.
The media and political establishment seeks to demonise and marginalise young people even as it claims to be for them.
Our guest writer is Gina Byrne of Compass “Why is it always the little guy who gets shafted?” The question hung in the air momentarily, echoing around the large committee room. It was what everyone present – and perhaps thetest
George Osborne has set out his support for limits on banking pay. His remarks come as Compass set out detailed proposals to tackle banking sector excesses.
The bankers’ windfall tax has failed to curb the bonus culture. The Government should listen to over 100 MPs and announce a High Pay Commission.
A YouGov poll commissioned by Compass, “shows huge majorities want action on high pay.” Although attitudes are broadly similar across social class and party allegiance, “Thatcher’s children” – those born since 1975 – are less likely to support new taxes on the bonuses.
