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Burnham's Budget must not kick the can on fairer property taxes
Burnham's Budget must not kick the can on fairer property taxes
Communities
By Jonathan Brash MP
The Prime Minister promised Labour conference he was ready to do what his predecessors wouldn’t.
Plastic exposure is fast becoming another social determinant of child health
Health
By Baroness Boycott and Dr Ian Sinha
Plastic exposure is fast becoming another social determinant of child health
Government must rethink its anti-growth tax on universities
Education
By Libby Hackett
Government must rethink its anti-growth tax on universities
Britain’s economic comeback will be won on the high street Partner content
Communities
By Visa
Nationwide
Britain’s economic comeback will be won on the high street
A fair deal for rural homes: give families practical choices for lower-carbon heating Partner content
Energy
By Calor Gas
A fair deal for rural homes: give families practical choices for lower-carbon heating
Councils must be at the heart of rewiring the state
Communities
By Cllr Eamonn O’Brien
Councils must be at the heart of rewiring the state
It’s time to stop being incrementalist on private jet tax
Economy
By Martin Rhodes MP
It’s time to stop being incrementalist on private jet tax
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Political parties
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Political parties
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
By Luke Tryl
Political parties
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
Energy
Councils must be at the heart of rewiring the state
Councils must be at the heart of rewiring the state
By Cllr Eamonn O’Brien
Communities
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Starmer might see himself as Blair 2.0 but don’t expect a radical Labour government
Political parties
By Aaron Bastani
Starmer might see himself as Blair 2.0 but don’t expect a radical Labour government
Over recent decades it has become commonplace for politicians to underscore their radical credentials.
The answer is a Green New Deal
Environment
By Nadia Whittome MP
The answer is a Green New Deal
The coming election will define our lifetime. The climate crisis is already here, and without serious concerted effort over the next few years, it risks the very future of humanity.
Part memoir, part call to arms: Anne Alexander reviews 'A Purposeful Life'
Books & culture
By Anne Alexander
Part memoir, part call to arms: Anne Alexander reviews 'A Purposeful Life'
Dawn Butler’s autobiography is lively, accessible and engaging – and settles a few scores along the way
Critical mineral supply chains: How secure is the UK’s green industrial future? Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Critical mineral supply chains: How secure is the UK’s green industrial future?
From electric vehicles to solar panels, Katherine Bennett and Colin Church explain why the UK needs critical minerals to enable thriving green industries.
When Keir Took On McDonalds
Political parties
By Zoë Grünewald
When Keir Took On McDonalds
Before he was Labour leader, Keir Starmer fought for the underdog in a few headline-grabbing cases as a barrister. Zoë Grünewald speaks to the defendants in the infamous McLibel case
Starmer need not cosplay Blair – there is much to avoid from the New Labour conference playbook
Political parties
By Chris Mullin
Starmer need not cosplay Blair – there is much to avoid from the New Labour conference playbook
The annual conference speech is arguably the greatest ordeal a Labour leader must face, and never more so than when a general election is on the horizon.
Heartwarming: Sam Tarry reviews 'Scrapper'
Books & culture
By Sam Tarry MP
Heartwarming: Sam Tarry reviews 'Scrapper'
Set in the working-class Essex heartlands, Scrapper is a funny, gritty and uplifting tale of the relationship between a bereaved 12 year-old and her estranged father
Can Labour solve the local government funding crisis?
Communities
By Justine Smith
Can Labour solve the local government funding crisis?
“All political parties in opposition love local government – it’s what happens when they get into government that counts,” says Stephen Houghton, Barnsley council leader and chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA). 
Labour's Green Sweep
Environment
By Justine Smith and Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour's Green Sweep
Last month, Rishi Sunak blindsided allies and foes alike as he announced a U-turn on key green measures, with the deadlines pushed back for banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and the phasing out of gas boilers.
What does Keir Starmer’s Labour Party stand for?
Political parties
By Steven Fielding
What does Keir Starmer’s Labour Party stand for?
Despite enjoying a sustained and commanding opinion poll lead, half of voters still do not know what Keir Starmer stands for.
Reducing inequalities will deliver a fairer Britain
Political parties
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Reducing inequalities will deliver a fairer Britain
The row over HS2 and decision to scrap the Birmingham to Manchester leg is yet another example of the government’s lack of meaningful commitment to the North and levelling up the country.
Labour is nothing if it does not stand up to attacks on our democracy
Home affairs
By Baroness Chakrabarti
Labour is nothing if it does not stand up to attacks on our democracy
As we head towards general elections on both sides of the Atlantic, the battle to protect post-war democratic values is on.
Bring back belief to Britain’s railways Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Bring back belief to Britain’s railways
A Labour Government will face the unenviable challenge of how to move our railways forward. This means answering the huge questions around how rail adapts to meet the needs of passengers, freight customers, and wider society.
The statutory levy and the future of gambling services Partner content
Health
By GamCare
The statutory levy and the future of gambling services
Following the gambling white paper’s proposal of a statutory levy, Margot Daly, Chair of GamCare – the leading provider of independent information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms – sets out her thoughts on the importance of funding for third sector organisations.
Labour's left are leaving, but are they right to be saying they've been dismissed unfairly?
Political parties
By Sophie Church
Labour's left are leaving, but are they right to be saying they've been dismissed unfairly?
Since Keir Starmer became Labour leader, figures on the left of the party have resigned, lost their seats or been blocked from longlists. Are they right to say that they have been cast out unfairly? Sophie Church reports. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Compelling: Nick Thomas-Symonds reviews 'The Men of 1924'
Books & culture
By Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
Compelling: Nick Thomas-Symonds reviews 'The Men of 1924'
Peter Clark’s well-written and finely observed study of the men who comprised the first Labour cabinet is a compelling dive into the party’s history
Labour And The Unions: The Awkward Couple?
Political parties
By Morgan Jones
Labour And The Unions: The Awkward Couple?
Labour boasts strong policies on workers’ rights, but there is nervousness among the unions that the party may not be as good as its word
Labour must always be prepared to fall short of victory
Political parties
By Jack Straw
Labour must always be prepared to fall short of victory
As the chimes of Big Ben rang out on Thursday 1 May 1997 at the beginning of the 10 o’clock news, my family and I crammed into our living room in Blackburn.
There can be consensus for tackling inequalities – we just need to seize it
Economy
By Liam Byrne MP
There can be consensus for tackling inequalities – we just need to seize it
We live in a divided land – and those divisions are holding back our children, our communities and our country.
The Labour Party must show it is a government in waiting
Political parties
By John McTernan
The Labour Party must show it is a government in waiting
The Labour Party is confident but not complacent as it returns to Liverpool for what is likely to be its last party conference before the next general election.
Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
Red Wall voters hold the keys to Downing Street, only the party that listens to them will win
Regulated betting and gaming supports many communities in the Red Wall - MPs would be wise to listen to them.
A fairer economy will deliver a stronger society
Economy
By Baroness O’Grady
A fairer economy will deliver a stronger society
Britain can be so much better. During the dark days of the pandemic, people remembered the value of solidarity. To stop the virus spreading, we protected our neighbours, not just ourselves. We celebrated brilliant scientists who invented life-saving vaccines, and the big-hearted staff and volunteers who rolled them out. We clapped and backed key workers when they sought to protect services and pay.
Disunited Kingdom: Victims of domestic abuse deserve our support wherever they live Partner content
Economy
By TSB
Disunited Kingdom: Victims of domestic abuse deserve our support wherever they live
Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. But in helping victims break free from such a vicious cycle we must do more than just raising awareness and signposting to support services.
A thriving bus service would transform rural constituencies like mine
Transport
By Keir Mather MP
A thriving bus service would transform rural constituencies like mine
We live in a divided land – and those divisions are holding back our children, our communities and our country.
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