Why we should fear the National Living Wage
The term ‘living wage’ may cause the legal minimum to become the going rate for low-skilled work.
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Eight of Zac Goldsmith’s strangest attacks on Sadiq Khan
The negativity of the Conservative mayoral campaign is both unusual and sinister
Corbyn calls for Parliament to reconvene
Tory leadership conspicuously silent in the face of thousands of job losses
Welsh Assembly set for recall following Tata Steel decision
Party leaders have pledged to work with one another and with the UK government to protect steel workers and their families
Polling puts Labour ahead as Tories tumble
Just 21 per cent of people believe that George Osborne is doing a good job
Four notes on John McDonnell’s ‘fiscal responsibility’ speech
The shadow chancellor is responding to centrist concerns, but will face criticism from his left and right
Five takeaway messages from Ireland’s election
Ireland has rejected the austerity government, despite its claim to have brought about economic recovery
We’re better off in the EU, but not because of Cameron’s deal
Being in the EU is valuable, no matter what deal is made for the benefit of Tory backbenchers
Comment: It’s time to phase out elitist education
Any right predicated on wealth should not be allowed to supersede the right to equality of opportunity
Comment: Labour is still standing up for international development
For Labour, development is not charity – it is the pursuit of social justice and human rights