The DWP’s fake information leaflet shows how deep the rot is in the benefit sanctions system
The Department for Work & Pensions has been caught making up case studies of claimants explaining and backing its benefit sanctions…
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In this week’s magazine | Corbyn wars
A first look at this week's issue.
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What would a Corbyn leadership mean for the Lib Dems?
The election of the left-winger would make it easier for Tim Farron to attract moderate voters but harder to win…
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150 women back Yvette Cooper to lead the Labour party
MPs, peers, and figures from throughout the Labour movement and public life have signed an open letter backing Yvette Cooper…
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For Labour’s next leader, their first 17 days in charge are the ones that matter most
To win again, Labour must tackle the perception that it was a soft touch on immigration and spent too heavily…
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The triumph of Corbynism is the death rattle of New Labour
The indifference of Blairism has paved the way for the triumph of Corbynism, says Benedict Cooper.
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The DWP admits it made up benefit claimant case studies in sanctions leaflet
In response to an FOI, the department said the case studies were for "illustrative purposes" only.
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Why I was right to criticise Gordon Brown’s economic credibility
My attack on our last Prime Minister's economic record resulted in brickbats online - but we have to be honest…
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