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Debbie Abrahams Articles

Bold thinking on pensions

Britain needs flexible retirement ages that reflect the complex and differing needs of the world of work in the 21st century, argues Progress strategy board member Sheila Gilmore In 2011, I was privileged to serve on a pensions bill committee with the late Malcolm...

Time for a change in public perception of disabled people

This year’s United Nations International Day of People with Disabilities is about inclusion, access and empowerment for people of all abilities. And, 20 years on from the Disability Discrimination Act, I believe that it is crucial that we reflect on what changes and...

A strange and sombre PMQs

The knockabout was knocked out of prime minister's questions today. Perhaps it was because it was Harriet Harman’s last appearance on the front bench. David Cameron paid handsome tribute to her 28 years of service and her fight for women’s rights. He said that he...

The party of small business

When last week Ed Miliband declared in his conference speech – ‘One Nation Labour – the party of small business’ it was less of an aspiration and more of an observation. Much credit is due to Labour’s  excellent business team for making this a reality – including not...