The Independent’s poll of polls announced last week showed two things: the first is that Labour’s poll lead is slipping (to five points, its lowest level in a year, a year which has been abysmal for the Tories). This is exactly what we would expect, it is doing what pretty much every mid-term lead has ever done – evaporating. There’s a bit more analysis behind that here. That does not mean it should not concern us and growing consciousness of [...]
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Selections roundup – including the No.1 seat on Labour’s target seat list, and a double-header in Brighton
There were a number of Labour PPCs selected over the weekend as the selection process for 2015 continues to heat up. There were two selections on the same day in Brighton, one in Warrington – and the candidate for Labour’s No.1 target seat...
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“It’s not over until it’s over” – Waheed Alli and the fight for Equal Marriage
Waheed Alli doesn’t strike me as someone who leaves things to chance. Being successful in politics, finance and the media doesn’t come by chance. And neither does winning a vote in the Lords on Equal Marriage. Over the past fifteen years...
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Twigg wants all schools to have same freedoms as academies – Media roundup: June 17th, 2013
Subscribers to our morning email get the best of LabourList – including the Media and blog round up – every weekday morning. If you were a subscriber you would have already received this (and much more) in your inbox. You can sign up here. Stephen...
- Labour MP says she thinks the security services are spying on her
- Liam Byrne’s regret over *that* letter – Media roundup: June 14th, 2013
- Harman’s plan to force Murdoch to sell a newspaper – Media roundup: June 13th, 2013
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Say No to the recall of MPs!
I have been surprised by the extent of media and other support, including editorially by the Guardian, for the proposal now espoused by the government for a given percentage of an MP’s constituents to be allowed to ‘recall’ him or her between elections,...
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There’s much to welcome from Stephen Twigg’s speech – but many questions too. What do you want to ask him?
There’s much to welcome from Stephen Twigg’s major speech on schools today. Some will doubtless dwell on the news that Labour has no plans to close pre-existing free schools, but this isn’t a new policy – it’s one Twigg made...
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We are the party of work. Labour – the clue is in the name
Last week the facts were laid out for all to see. Across the piece this Conservative led-Government has failed to address unemployment, tackle child poverty or improve the living standards of hard working Britons. Just over three years into this jaded...
- Putting values that matter at the centre of our national game
- Compass relaunches today – and it’s all about “the good society”
- Tory policies have failed – so now they are coming after graduates
Unison Conference 2013
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One of the biggest tax swindles on ordinary taxpayers has been perpetrated by the Government itself
The coalition government love a good bandwagon and its latest target is tax dodgers. We see a lot of crocodile tears being shed over honest taxpayers being swindled out of millions by big business and...
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It’s time to ban 15 minute care slots – elderly people deserve better
“I’ve worked as a home carer for 15 years. Things have to change but not at the expense of clients. It’s appalling the level of care they receive now. No home cooked meals, no time to chat. More...
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Australian PM asked if her partner is gay by radio host – simply because he’s a hairdresser
The Australian election is getting really unpleasant. Labor leader and PM Julia Gillard has faced some pretty vile sexist...
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Labour leader attacked with salami sandwich
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard narrowly avoided being caught by a stray salami sandwich whilst campaigning at a...
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Labour’s GOTV video – “Let’s change this country together”
- Labour’s latest Party Election Broadcast – “Together”
- Ed Miliband’s Local Elections Diary
- Labour’s latest Party Political Broadcast – ‘Made by the Many’
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