29th March, 2010, 7:05 am Blair’s back – 8 in the morning, March 29th Alex Smith Share this article: By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982 * Blair’s back, reports the Mirror — and the former PM will give a speech in Country Durham “to destroy David Cameron’s arrogant claim” that he is his heir. * Labour’s manifesto will include plans to offer football supporters first right to buy their clubs should they be put up for sale. * Alistair Darling, George Osborne an Vince Cable will go head-to-head tonight in a TV debate on the economy. * Labour has increased its lead over the SNP and Tories in Scotland since the budget, the Times reports. * Chris Bryant, Labour’s minister for Europe, and hist partner Jared Cranney became the first couple to go into a civil partnership at Parliament over the weekend. * Hundreds of hunt supporters are under orders to ride into action in key marginal seats, in the knowledge that David Cameron will allow a return to hunting with dogs if he gets to Downing Street. * Economic recovery is my priority, says Gordon Brown as David Cameron focuses on the message of “change”. * #PeoplePosters: Take part in Labour’s initiative to design the party’s next campaign poster. Alex Smith Alex is the founder and CEO of The Cares Family. He was editor and first director of LabourList in 2009-2010, during which time he established the site as the number one Labour blog, and later an aide to Ed Miliband. @alexsmith1982 View all articles by Alex Smith Subscribe to our daily email More from LabourList Comment ‘Labour must abolish the two child limit in full and with pride’ Next month marks 60 years since Child Poverty Action Group first wrote to a Prime Minister. The PM… Alison Garnham 3rd November, 2025, 4:00 pm Comment ‘Labour must break free from the gambling lobby – and raise taxes’ Earlier this month, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in an interview that “gambling brings joy to millions”… Derek Webb 3rd November, 2025, 7:11 am Comment ‘Racing is a British institution – and it’s at risk of extinction’ SPONSORED Horseracing is more than a day at the races. It’s a major British employer, a driver of… Brant Dunshea 3rd November, 2025, 7:10 am
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