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2007: what needs to change?

At the start of 2007 Comment is free hosted a debate leading up to the Fabian Society conference (sponsored by the Guardian) where ministers, decision-makers and their critics met to debate the issues and new ideas for the coming decade
  • An emotional Scott Morrison speaks at church service after losing the Australian election – video

    'I’m very pleased that the last thing I say as PM is here', Morrison says to the Sydney church congregation

  • It's all to play for

    Anthony Giddens

    Anthony Giddens: Gordon Brown must find new ways to differentiate himself from Blair - both in the style of his leadership and the content of his policies.

  • When will Britain be more equal?

    Karen Buck

    Karen Buck: Labour has focused more on poverty than inequality. It now needs to ensure the super-rich can not soar away from the majority.

  • Back to the chalkboard

    Fran Abrams

    Fran Abrams: In 2007 we should get back to talking about what really matters when it comes to education - what children do in the classroom.

  • What needs to change ... in foreign policy?

    Glenys Kinnock

    Glenys Kinnock: Britain will regain respect and influence only by asserting its independence from America and putting our values first.

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