Archive - Morning Call

Morning Call: How Labour became trapped on tax

Rachel Reeves has been left over-reliant on raising money from the wealthiest.

9 hrs ago •

The New Statesman

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Morning Call: Inside the race to succeed Sadiq Khan

The London mayor does not plan to stand for a fourth term – who will follow him?

Jun 18 •

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The New Statesman

Morning Call: The grooming gangs fallout

Reluctance to hold a public inquiry into the scandal has made the government look like it has something to hide.

Jun 17

Morning Call: Labour is heading for war over welfare cuts

Rebel MPs are unimpressed by the government’s “olive branch”.

Jun 16 •

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The New Statesman

Morning Call: The £39bn housing paradox

Rachel Reeves’ sensible policy could risk being undone by factors beyond the market.

Jun 13

Morning Call: Rachel Reeves returns to her roots

The Chancellor cast herself as an authentic social democrat rather than a creature of the Treasury.

Jun 12 •

The New Statesman

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Morning Call: Reeves’ economic credibility is on the line

A botched Spending Review would further undermine trust in the Chancellor.

Jun 11 •

The New Statesman

Morning Call: Is Labour losing Wales?

Progressive rivals might be a bigger threat to the party than Reform.

Jun 10 •

The New Statesman

Morning Call: Reeves wants to teach her critics a lesson

The Chancellor will use her Spending Review to “re-educate” foes about her fiscal rules.

Jun 9 •

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The New Statesman

Morning Call: Britain’s gift to Putin

British companies continue to play a significant part in Russia’s economy of oil and gas.

Jun 6

Morning Call: Labour’s muddled message

The government has been left arguing that things have got better, but also worse.

Jun 5

Morning Call: Inside No 10’s new dysfunction

Former Blair adviser Liz Lloyd has clashed with Downing Street’s soft leftish Policy Unit.

Jun 4 •

The New Statesman

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