Typically on the left when we think of pensions, we think of the state old-age pension. Labour has a proud record in defending and enhancing the state pension to prevent poverty in old age. The last Labour government focused on the poorest pensioners, adding pension credit to the basic state pension to ensure that for…
Political gamesmanship is trumping compassionate politics. Spending choices should be about how to minimise the pain and suffering families must endure as a result of today’s savage economic forces. Instead the Government is intent on targeting the least popular groups and protecting those who are most likely to vote. The Labour Party can no longer…
At Fabian Regional Conference in Peterborough where @Jessica_Asato is about to kick off discussion on responsible capitalism #FabEast
Health Network launches partnership with @AMREF_UK allowing Young Fabians chance to directly support intl development http://t.co/9CylpZdH6v RT @SaveSouthBank: Great piece by @thefabians Take a look: http://t.co/fIHLFNrnf8
RT @sophie_kside: FF @BarbaraAllen8 @Uma_Kumaran @unsachaudri @abigailfwood @b_anandana some of the amazing, inspiring @FabianWomen I met this week RT @sofiejenkinson: I wrote a little piece on how important common space is &hope&skaters&politics&fighting together for what we treasure http://t.co/cLMEI9g8xK We need to talk about masculinity | Laurie Penny http://t.co/Fv26Jq2lMw via @guardian