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
Labour party
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
Lord Ken of Cricklewood? Say it ain’t so
Ken for a peerage and/or shadow cabinet role? He’s not always been the best judge of public mood.
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
Lisa Nandy’s vision of energy democracy isn’t idealism – it’s already starting to happen
Labour is breaking with a dated consensus
Making Corbynomics credible
John McDonnell’s appointment of a council of economic experts is a shrewd move
The government’s intention is to see social housing wither on the vine
Almost 2.5m homes could be sold off to the private sector resulting in the effective end of social housing in England