‘Organised labour has transformed the world of work for the better’
Were the leaders of the 1926 General Strike, A.J. Cook and Walter Citrine, transported to the present day,…
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The importance of keeping it local
In the final days before this set of important local elections, it can feel as though the gravitational…
‘Reform or Recovery? The High-Stakes NHS Test for Wes Streeting’
In the weeks following the local elections, political attention may well turn to senior Labour figures such as…
‘Labour’s Crime and Policing Act is a step forward for shop worker safety’
For far too many years, shop staff across Britain have gone to work knowing they may face abuse,…
‘Powerful watch’: Labour figures react to party’s attack ad on Green antisemitism
Labour figures have praised a video from the party that highlights antisemitic comments made by Green Party candidates…
‘General strike 1926: Why it happened, failed and couldn’t happen now’
It was the biggest demonstration of working-class “selflessness, loyalty, creativity and resolve” that Britain has ever seen. And…
‘The beautiful mess that was the General Strike’
The General Strike – whose centenary is now upon us – is one of those beautiful messes which…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 3 May 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
2026 local and devolved elections: What to measure and expect for Labour
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a simultaneous general election, I write…
‘Why Labour must expand takeover powers to protect UK jobs and industry’
Our Labour Government is embarked on an important industrial strategy to promote growth, encourage new investment and stimulate…
