‘Recall to prison should protect the public, not punish instability’
There are around 85,000 people in prison in England and Wales. Over 12,000 of them are people who…
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Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
It was a busy week for the Labour government. While the prime minister extended his polling lead, there…
‘The Budget must not leave renters out in the cold’
As the days get shorter and the scorching summer becomes a distant memory replaced by grey skies and…
Several Labour MPs warn Jackdaw approval could undermine climate progress
More than a dozen Labour MPs have expressed opposition to the government’s approval of the controversial Jackdaw gas…
2008 and all that…
What do a decade and a half of low growth, the rise of populism across the political spectrum,…
‘Devolution and social care are inextricably linked’
Andy Burnham has pulled no punches on big ideas and large-scale policy change since coming to office. On…
‘Healey should copy successful policies to support SMEs from our EU neighbours’
When I was at the Federation of Small Businesses, I saw a real passion for the micro economy…
‘Europe is our future but only if we take voters with us’
In Liverpool, the Prime Minister set a new direction on Europe and promised a clear-eyed assessment of the…
Hull East MP Karl Turner has Labour whip restored
Karl Turner has had the Labour whip restored after an almost six-month long suspension. The MP for Kingston…
Good growth in every postcode 21st October 2026
Andy Burnham’s pledge to the country is “good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart”. What…
