Conference is of course a good opportunity for party members to get together, catch up, take stock and generally get a feel for what issues members are interested in and also how to move forward over the next year and on to the next general election. For me, conference this year needs to be about…
As an inner London MP, housing is probably my biggest area of casework. Availability and quality of housing in London is a real problem, and it’s not only an issue for those on low incomes that rely on social housing but also young professionals looking to get onto the housing ladder. Many people can no…
‘Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime’ was more than a clever soundbite; it was a successful approach to criminal justice policy that left crime 43 per cent lower when Labour departed office than when it entered. The challenge now is to build on this legacy and further reduce crime, but within the…
This has not been an easy time to be a British Muslim. British Muslims have been at the sharp end of many public controversies – from the threat of terrorism to the role of religion in a society of many faiths and of none. Yet none of these issues affects Muslim communities exclusively. The argument…
RT @IPPR_KayteL: Don't legislate for a living wage - me and @mtpennycook via @thefabians http://t.co/cCaWIUWLYZ .@mtpennycook and @IPPR_KayteL on keeping the living wage alive
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Sincere condolences to the victim and his family. To our members and everyone in London & beyond, keep safe & stay united. RT @joelmullan: Great first meeting of @youngfabians youth unemployment group this evening. Lots of enthusiasm and creative thinking. Well done @AlvinCarpio RT @GraemeAH: Think North of England has way more public sector jobs than South? Think again - My @leftfootfwd post http://t.co/ul2g7JKiJY #MYTHBUSTING RT @AlvinCarpio: Good morning @thefabians. Looking forward to the first meeting tonight for the @youngfabians policy commission on #youthunemployment #YUteam