Tory MP says minimum wage advocates are practicing “the politics of envy”
George Freeman, Tory MP for Mid Norfolk and Minister for Life Skills, has come under criticism for saying…
Diane Abbott: “Londoners want a Mayor who is not just directed by party bosses”
I can hear the low murmur of the BBC News in the other room, complimented by the clack…
It’s naive for Labour activists to encourage people to vote tactically for other parties
It is good to see the vast majority of Labour members focussed on campaigning in key marginal seats…
‘State of the Race’ – Alexander writes memo to Labour supporters
Douglas Alexander is the Chair of Labour’s General Election Strategy. With the general election just over two months…
Naz Shah selected in Bradford West
Last week there was quite the stir around Bradford West – the seat currently held by Respect MP…
Who profits from company profits – and who should?
There are many groups who gain when a company makes a profit. You and I may gain via…
Weekly Survey: Election pledge, Green threat, and London Mayor
Last week, Ed Miliband announced that a cut to tuition fees would be the fourth Labour election pledge.…
Beyond Aid: Labour’s ambition for a radical development agenda
This is an edited version of Glenys Kinnock and Stephen Doughty’s introduction to their pamphlet ‘Beyond Aid: Labour’s…
Irish Labour vote for UK/Irish ‘hybrid’ party in Northern Ireland
The Irish Labour Party has voted in favour of reforming the way the party organises in Northern Ireland,…
Third of voters back Labour plans to slow pace of spending cuts
A survey has found that a quarter of voters want an increase in public spending, while two-thirds think…
