Ofsted shows most children receive a good education, despite the difficulties faced by teachers
Teachers, head teachers and support staff work tirelessly to do the best for children and young people and, as the Ofsted annual report shows, the vast majority of schools across…
Labour Market Realities: Privatisation and Royal Mail
This month’s labour market statistics represent a break from the supposed post-Brexit boom that we’ve been hearing so much about. As the number of economically inactive people has increased, the…
Class Conference 2021: Your policy priorities
Delegates at Class Conference 2021 were asked what they thought Britain needs. The answers are shown below. Tell us what you think by commenting below.
What does the proposed deal on right to buy mean for social housing?
Housing Minister Greg Clarke has made housing associations an offer they can’t refuse: they have to ‘voluntarily’ agree to ‘right to buy’ in exchange for which they escape the fate…
Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices: Our Panel Reacts
Following Matthew Taylor’s review of modern working practises, we asked our panel for their reactions. Sally Hunt, University and College Union (UCU) General Secretary This report offers warm words for…
Does inequality matter?
As Class releases Why Inequality Matters – a new publication based on the findings of The Spirit Level, Owen Jones asks do we really need to worry about inequality. Does…
Nobody Should Rely on Charity to Eat
Last year I worked with the National Education Union to produce a Child Poverty report for my Wansbeck Constituency. Its findings were stark. As always, the figures told their own…
70 Years On: Protect Our NHS
Last week the National Health Service celebrated its 70th birthday to much fanfare and celebration. The NHS has been described as one of the greatest social achievements of the 20th…
The Panama Papers reveal deep problems at the heart of our economy
The Panama Papers –the biggest tax leak ever – have proven without doubt that hundreds and thousands of individuals and corporations are using tax havens to limit their tax liability…
The 2023 Autumn Statement: Tackling Inequality, or Business as Usual?
The day has arrived: Philip Hammond’s first statement as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Most of you probably won’t be too excited about this prospect – and I don’t blame you.…
Privatising Network Rail is a disastrous idea
Britain is fast becoming an island of ideological obstinacy with the risk of becoming a global laughing stock. This isn’t because of our ruling class’s predilection for porcine fancies, but…