Two Labour traditions can come together in social housing
A new Labour project for government must call upon both its major traditions – mutual as well as Fabian – to create an attractive synthesis, writes Kevin Gulliver.
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‘Return the Rock’: Re-mutualise or privatise?
Joe Cox and William Cass make the case for re-mutualising Northern Rock – rather than privatising the rescued bank.
Lambeth Mutual – the co-operative way?
Lambeth’s work with resident and voluntary led organisations to deliver local services is nothing new, located in a strong tradition built up over many years.
Is Cameron going to take the ‘public’ out of public services?
David Cameron’s co-operative proposal should be judged on its merits. But mutual solutions must empower parents, patients, pupils and service users. Veteran stalwarts of the Co-operative Movement may not be able to stifle a wry smile after seeing the Conservativetest
The progressive Left should support the Tory co-op policy
George Osborne’s public sector co-op policy has been criticised. But the Left should cheer the policy if they want to put progressive ideals above partisanship.