Labour's fiscal charter U-Turn

"Petty infighting and political agendas, arrogance and sheer bloody-mindedness almost guarantees the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing." - Jasper Fforde View this email in your browser This morning we look at Labour's position on George Osborne's fiscal charter. John McDonnell's decision first to back the charter but with concessions and then to oppose it has upset both his supporters and opponents within the party. Last night during a meeting of the parliamentary Labour party, social media was awash with stories of MPs shouting at the shadow chancellor as he announced the U-Turn and reports that Ben Bradshaw stormed out of the meeting calling the situation a "fucking shambles."  Elsewhere, we hear from the policy officer for Liberty who takes a detailed look at the government's immigration bill and warns that it could damage race relations in the UK.  And we also examine plans within the immigration bill to slash support for failed asylum seekers. We look at the impact this could have not only on the vulnerable people it directly effects but also on local authorities. Latest Articles     How Cameron's compassionate Britain forces children into destitution   On Oct 13, 2015 12:20 pm Slashing support for failed asylum seekers shows the moral depths this government is operating in Read more... »   Labour can win as an anti-austerity party. They can't win as a shambles   On Oct 13, 2015 11:14 am Shadow chancellor causes major row after U-turning on Osborne's fiscal charter Read more... »       The government's immigration bill could destroy race relations in the UK   On Oct 13, 2015 09:01 am The government is ploughing ahead with the bill despite warnings against it Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Three million square kilometres of airspace are managed by NATS   On Oct 13, 2015 09:28 am Airspace is a vital part of the UK's national infrastructure, and its management is key to ensuring the safe and efficient passage of aircraft. Read more... » 4 in 10 people with HIV are diagnosed late   On Sep 23, 2015 09:45 am When was the last time you got tested? Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     The West Midlands needs to get behind Heathrow Exporters in the West Midlands are powering not just our local economy but the national economy as well. That's why the expansion and success of Heathrow, the UK's largest port, is so important for West Midlands businesses and jobs. Read more... »   Unions have a fight on their hands The Trade Union Bill is aimed solely at preventing workers from exercising their basic, hard fought human rights within the workplace. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     PCS condemns violence against Turkish trade unionists and peace demonstrators The Public & Commercial Services union is outraged at the aggressive attack on the 10 October peaceful demonstration in Ankara, Turkey. Read more... »   Puppies not as precious as scrap metal under English law, claims RSPCA RSPCA launches #ScrapThePuppyTrade campaign to bring in laws to protect puppies from callous and cruel puppy dealers Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Policy and Legal Officer - ShareAction   On Oct 01, 2015 11:35 am We are looking for a motivated, intelligent legal graduate to take on an exciting role combining policy advocacy and legal expertise. This role will in part involve maternity cover for an existing team member. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences