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It’s been clear for some time that the current austerity is not being evenly felt, with recent reports again showing that local authorities in the poorest areas of the country are being crippled by disproportionate cuts. Both Ed Miliband and Jon Cruddas recently...

A new agenda for Labour The crash of 2008 remains a watershed for New Labour’s political economy. The reliance on the financial sector and public administration as the twin drivers of growth was revealed as incapable of generating the value necessary for a competitive...

This year sees the 25th anniversary of the world wide web, and now more than ever understanding its impact on our economy and society will be fundamental to any party with aspirations to govern. Here’s why: The internet is changing employment radically. Economists and...

Creating more high-skilled, better-paid jobs through reforming Britain’s banks is crucial to increasing living standards, Ed Miliband argued today. Setting out his vision for Britain, Ed lambasted the Tories for their belief in ‘a race to the bottom’ with millions of...