Poor people in Britain – poorer than those in similar-sized economies
Incomes in the West Midlands are significantly lower than in the poorest regions of Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.
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Why the left should be just as angry about Juncker as David Cameron
The fact that David Cameron recognises the unsuitability of Jean Claude Juncker doesn’t make it any less true.
Cameron’s choice of ally in Europe makes it harder to achieve reform
Serious reform can only be delivered by building alliances with mainstream leaders in Europe.
Video: Tony Blair smacks down a ranting Nigel Farage
Whatever your opinion of the former prime minister, he certainly knows how to take the argument to Nigel Farage.
Europe votes: reform moves up the agenda but withdrawal remains an isolationist dream
All parties are failing to articulate a clear vision for Britain’s relationship with the EU.
What’s the difference between Romanians and the rest of us? Not criminality
What is the difference between Romanians and the rest of us? Because there is very little evidence to suggest it’s criminality.
What would really happen if Nigel Farage had his way?
Rather than return power to the UK, leaving the EU would take power away from our politicians, businesses and our citizens.
Survey: European elections – who gets your vote?
Who will get your vote in next week’s European elections?
Unless you want to pay more for food and social care, EU migrants are here to stay
Instead of making symbolic promises to stem benefit tourism, progressives should consider how to build good community relations in areas that are receiving EU migrants.
The left must confront the EU’s shortcomings and offer an alternative
Democratisation of Europe has to be front and centre of a progressive vision.