Retaining EU regulations protecting workers is not enough. UK citizens’ rights must be secured against future governments, says former Labour party adviser James Mills

James Mills: MPs and the Lords have been asked to donate £85,000 for a gift for the Queen – sounds like a great way to pay for the royals

James Mills: Our peaceful direct action has achieved two government U-turns – but nowhere near the same media attention as the black bloc

James Mills: By scrapping education maintenance allowance, David Cameron and Nick Clegg put their old schools' needs above ours

James Mills: Those who most need the educational maintenance allowance don't want middle-class student protesters speaking for them

James Mills: Scrapping the EMA will prevent low-income students from receiving vital financial support