What we can learn from Syriza’s big mistake
Imagine the scenario. On one side there is a small, plucky army full of enthusiasm and courage. Facing…
The Tories are launching an attack on working people, the kind even Thatcher wouldn’t have dared
Yesterday the Tories brought forward their much debated Trade Union Bill. It is quite frankly an assault on…
Labour and the Lib Dems: What now?
Today, we will find out who will be the leader of the Lib Dems. Personally, I envy their…
Corbyn promises to abolish tuition fees and bring back grants
Jeremy Corbyn would commit a Labour government to abolish tuition fees and restore student maintenance grants if elected…
Lib Dem leadership contest: Lessons for Labour
A few weeks ago I smuggled myself into the Islington hustings between Tim Farron and Norman Lamb –…
PMQs Verdict: “Tory” Harman can still take Cameron to task on welfare
“Come over here!” shouted the Conservative MPs, waving their arms in a beckoning fashion as Harriet Harman stood…
Four former trade union executives back Liz Kendall in leadership bid
Liz Kendall has gained the support of four former trade union executives in her bid to be Labour’s…
Andy Burnham promises to help businesspeople become Labour parliamentary candidates
Andy Burnham promised today to help businesspeople become Labour parliamentary candidates if he is elected party leader. In…
It’s “time for an English Labour Party” – Tristram Hunt urges Labour to rediscover patriotism
Tristram Hunt will argue that it is “time for an English Labour Party”. In a speech today, the…
The Tories’ clampdown on trade unions – what it means for workers’ rights
Today the Government are unveiling their plans to launch the biggest clampdown on trade unions in 30 years.…
