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One of the many problems with losing general elections is that you don’t get the legislation or indeed much else you want. Many bills introduced by this government are nakedly political, divisive and deeply harmful to the national interest…
The last few weeks have shown how difficult and contentious it can be for governments to make decisions on major infrastructure. Big-ticket items like a third runway at Heathrow and the latest high-speed rail line HS2 have bedevilled…
Conor McGinn, who resigned from the Labour whips office today along with Holly Lynch, published this statement on his website. Earlier today I spoke with the new Chief Whip Nick Brown. I am very grateful to Nick for offering me the…
Labour's Socialist Societies have a special place in our party and our movement. Alongside the trades unions, we were there at the beginning, through the Fabians, when the Labour Party was founded. We were there when Labour first entered…
By Conor McGinn / @ConorMcGinn I'm supporting Andy Burnham for Labour leader because I think he is the candidate with the right ideas for the Labour Party, the country and the future. Andy is proud of what Labour achieved during thirteen…
By Conor McGinn / @conormcginn Today's Evening Standard carries a very comprehensive interview with David Cameron. In the interview Cameron says this about his faith: "I'm very happy in the Church of England where there's plenty of room for…
By Conor McGinn / @conormcginn It's been an awful time for politics in general and the Labour Party in particular. The expenses scandal, the disunity, resignations and constant commentary on Gordon Brown's leadership and the terrible…
By Conor McGinn St. Patrick's Day is a very special one for Irish people, particularly the large diaspora across the world. Here in Britain, it is celebrated with great pride by the large emigrant community that live in London, Manchester…
By Conor McGinn By 2011, England will be the only part of the UK to still have prescription charges following the decisions of the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to abolish the fees. There is a clear and…
