Why the Tories really could put up VAT – and why it matters
VAT is a regressive tax because the poorest end up paying more. And the Tories won’t rule out an increase
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The cost of another Tory government
A continuation of the Bedroom Tax will cost households £3,800 over four years
Ignore Tory spin, Labour’s spending plans are the ‘most cautious’ according to the IFS
Tory accusations of unfunded spending commitments are flatly contradicted by the IFS.
Why the Tories won’t win a majority at the election
The Tories can’t change this country to make it work for the many not the few because they themselves haven’t changed.
A decade on from the ban, fox hunting is still thriving
If we send the message that police and politicians can turn a blind eye to illegal behaviour simply because they don’t like the law, the entire justice system is undermined.
The Tories have overspent by £25 billion on social security
Figures show that the DWP overspend comes despite debilitating cuts to working people and families.
Ipswich Tory council candidate retweets Britain First anti-immigration photo
Ipswich Tory council candidate retweets Britain First anti-immigration photo.
Labour’s alternative to the Tories’ assault on workers’ rights
There is an obvious link between Tory disdain at the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act – and it closely involved workers’ rights
Accepting Carswell with open arms is actually a massive risk for UKIP
It has gone unnoticed, but accepting a genuine libertarian who disregards party loyalists is actually a really bad move for UKIP
It’s time to stand up for our NHS
The transfer of cancer care services to the private sector, says Rob Flello MP, reminds us that with the NHS there is a lot to stand up for