‘Starmerism isn’t Blairism – this week’s NHS overhaul shows class politics is key’
Half a world from Westminster, in Blackpool yesterday, the Health Secretary unveiled a new approach to allocating NHS…
Ben Glover
‘To beat Reform, Labour must focus on places that are struggling most’
And just like that: Reform claims its first by-election scalp from Labour. Not an enormous surprise, with some…
‘Voters sceptical of Labour’s domestic agenda ahead of local elections’
Bond markets. Freebiegate. The White House with Trump. Tests have been aplenty for this government. But in just…
‘The Budget ends austerity. But without reform, voters will ask where cash went’
She did it. Despite apparently being boxed into a corner, the Chancellor has managed to find a staggering…
Public sector pay: ‘A decisive first step on the road to reform’
The Chancellor’s acceptance of the pay review bodies’ recommendations, including a 22% pay rise for junior doctors, triggered…
‘For clues about Starmerism, look no further than Barking and Dagenham’
Those trying to read the runes of a Labour government may be drawn to manifestos, TV debates and…
‘Liz Kendall’s DWP shakeup is bold – but should be even bolder’
This week Demos hosted Liz Kendall in her first major speech as Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary. Speaking…
‘Labour’s public service reform plans lack clarity – and risk derailment as a result’
The crisis in public services is visible to every British citizen. Waiting lists, crumbling buildings, exhausted staff. All…
Autumn statement 2023 unpacked: Where key policies leave Labour now
Jeremy Hunt has set out a raft of new measures in his autumn statement today, in a bid…
‘Reeves needs a BoE independence-style moment like Brown. Here’s one big idea’
If Labour wins the next election, the challenge it will face is clear. It must deliver a “decade…
