It’s time for new priorities to tackle want
Article first appeared on the LSE British politics and policy blog on 13 March 2020. This blog is part of a series connected to the Social State project from the…
Today’s Budget and the crisis in Ukraine
This year’s Budget takes place at a time of high international tension. The issue of energy security has once again shot to the top of the political agenda. The crisis…
The People’s Post: Why we need a strong public voice at the heart of our postal services
When you look at the political landscape in the UK today there has been a seismic shift from the position just five years ago. Whether it is the situation in…
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today set out further steps for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2025
Rather than a top-down prescriptive approach, the plans outlined by Mr Shapps aim to give councils and developers much more flexibility to decide how to meet the ambitious eco-standards. As…
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…