The Tories call it a ‘period of adjustment’. But the shortages, price hikes, and this week’s universal credit cut, will force them to face realityThe Tory party conference seems to be floating along in a sea of delusion. Outside their cocooned security…
Why do children in Britain always bear the brunt of Tory cuts? | Polly Toynbee
With such a cold and unfeeling government, it’s little wonder our birthrate is fallingThis is no country for babies. It’s no surprise the birthrate keeps falling when would-be parents face impossible obstacles. As in the 1930s, it happens in hard times…
Labour should be approaching its party conference with hope, not despair | Polly Toynbee
Economic woe is about to collide with the Tories’ empty promises – giving the opposition a chance to prove itself to the electorateAhead of the Labour party conference this weekend, many are hoping for a magic leader’s speech to turn the tide overnight…
We’ve had a reshuffle, but no change of direction for this hapless government | Polly Toynbee
The fall guys have been skewered, but the key problems remain at the top with Boris Johnson himself Will this reshuffle make a scrap of difference? Of course not. The most damaged of the prime minister’s dented shields of inadequates are out, to be rep…
Generation Covid has been hit hard. Thank goodness they’re not resentful – yet | Polly Toynbee
Jobs, wages, housing: young people are paying a price. We have to address this or risk their anger boiling overThe pandemic’s next effect might be a wave of political conflict. A rising tide of anger among young people at what they have willingly sacri…