Brian Leishman says achieving short-term savings by slashing support for the disabled is not going to get more people into work.
Tag: Cost-of-living crisis
We need the Left to impact government – The Red Weekly Column
We need a left which is a far more impactful and relevant force in politics and in society, writes Ben Folley in our ‘Red Weekly’ column.
Rachael Maskell MP: Disabled people must be given dignity.
Rachael Maskell MP condemns decisions about the welfare system that are about cutting costs not calculating the consequences.
Labour MPs must oppose benefit cuts – Alex Charilaou, Momentum
We need to build a massive campaign against vindictive, inhumane and hugely unpopular proposals for benefit cuts.
Andy McDonald MP: A renewed culture of workplace democracy
Andy McDonald MP argues for a renewed culture of workplace democracy and says the Employment Rights Bill is a chance to establish a single status of employment, give unions new powers to stop fire and rehire, and restore collective bargaining.
Labour MPs dumbfounded by WASPI decision – Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
Labour MPs were left dumbfounded by the WASPI announcement. Coupled with the Winter Fuel cut, the Government has a problem with older people - Neil Duncan-Jordan MP.
PCS tells Starmer – boost workers’ pay!
PCS says the government's pay announcement is "not a good sign if this is the shape of things to come".
Reeves’ Budget a missed opportunity – Jeremy Corbyn & Independent MPs
"We will not tackle the crises facing us all without a fundamental redistribution of wealth & power." #Budget2024
60,000, Zarah & Jeremy join growing chorus against bus fare cap rise
There's growing anger to the government's plans to raise the maximum bus fare by 50%.
Wealth Taxes, Not More Cuts! Richard Burgon petition reaches 50k ahead of #Budget2024
"You cannot solve the deep problems caused by years of cuts & austerity with yet more cuts & austerity." #Budget2024