Young people don’t need the vote earlier, they need something to vote for
On Monday night, Ed Miliband set out a timetable for the introduction of votes for 16 and 17…
Conor Pope
Tory arrogance on the economy has left a big opportunity for Labour today
Time is running out for Labour on the economy, but a great opportunity has opened up today. It…
Don’t split the progressive vote – Sadiq Khan’s message to Greens
Sadiq Khan has laid out Labour’s offer to voters considering backing the Green Party next year. In an article…
“Tory Welfare Waste” – why Reeves’ new attack line will cut through with voters
Rachel Reeves will make a speech today slamming the Tories’ handling of the welfare system, and will trial…
Tuition fees can still be a fair solution to university funding
Ed Miliband ran for leader supporting the idea of a graduate tax. As leader, he has presented a…
Building a coalition of the unwilling: why splits on the deficit are still hurting Labour
While immigration may be boring itself into all current political discourse, attention will soon be back on the…
The safe pair of hands hangs up his gloves. Farewell to the unlikely heavyweight, Alistair Darling
Alistair Darling is an unusual figure in politics. He has carved out a career as a safe pair…
The UKIP Calypso should be number one
On the 1st March 1945, a reggae legend was born. Two years later, on the 1st March 1947,…
More marginals polling shows Labour on course to make gains from Tories
A new Lord Ashcroft poll of 11 Conservative marginals, published yesterday, shows Labour are on course to make…
EVEL or just stupid: Are there any good answers to the West Lothian question?
The Westminster bubble’s reaction the Scottish referendum result has been a predictably solid example of why so many…
