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Ben Cooper

Reporter · GB

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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Aug 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Ben Cooper

    Ben Cooper column: 'Labour can rebuild the middle ground on immigration' - LabourList (opens the original)

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    The issue of immigration and asylum dominates British politics. For some commentators, migration is seen as only the concern of Reform voters, and that the government is somehow pandering to them by talking about the issue. That is not the case. For voters, it is frequently judged the most or second most important issue facing the country. Concern about the topic unites many voters across the political spectrum, including those who vote Labour. Since the government took office, they have made re

  2. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Ben Cooper

    Ben Cooper column: 'End the slum landlord subsidy' - LabourList (opens the original)

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    Every year, the state must rent thousands of homes for people in desperate need. Councils are required to find temporary accommodation for those at risk of homelessness. The Home Office needs properties for destitute asylum seekers awaiting a decision. Homes are needed for prison leavers, older people with support needs, and women at risk of domestic violence. The amount of taxpayers’ money involved in this crucial activity is enormous – and has grown in recent years due to the housing crisis. A

  3. Article · Aug 6, 2026 · Ben Cooper

    Ben Cooper column: 'Uniting Labour's progressive return voters with those yet to come back' - LabourList (opens the original)

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    Last week, Labour took the lead in an opinion poll for the first time in 16 months. Twice as many people thought the Prime Minister was doing a good job than a bad one, according to the same poll from More in Common. Other opinion polls have shown similar results. Just months after the devastating local election results, the public appear to be giving Labour a hearing once again. Of course, we are just two full weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership. But there are signs that progressive voters ar

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