Budget 2024: ‘Reeves has the nation’s morale in her hands, not just its finances’
Economists will say it’s illogical. They will point to inflation falling and salaries now climbing faster than prices…
Ed Dorrell
‘Voters agree with Keir Starmer – the NHS should have no more money without reform’
I knew the cost of living crisis had bitten deep, and that voters’ appetite for tax rises was…
‘Scrapping one-word Ofsted judgements shows not all bold reforms need cash’
If you were asked to name the Tory cabinet minister who had most impact during the dog-days of…
‘Starmer should believe the polls – and get ready to deliver in the first 100 days’
There we have it. If this evening’s exit poll is to be believed – and I see no…
‘From Ashfield to Surrey, floating voters are open to Labour ideas’
A lot of people will tell you just now that there just isn’t much enthusiasm for Keir Starmer…
‘Why Starmerism isn’t Blairism – and restoring pride in towns is its key test’
Since the excellent local election results, there’s been a renewed effort by the fourth estate to try –…
‘Voters are far wearier than in 1997. Keir Starmer is a man for our times’
It’s so obvious that it barely needs saying, and yet it’s truly fascinating. On just about every metric,…
‘Carry on, Keir. Voters want neither more “vision” nor Tory division’
For any political geeks who still insist there is no real difference between the two main political parties,…
‘Starmer should leave fake tax cut promises to the Tories’
In all the conversations I’ve had in focus groups about the cost-of-living crisis, not once (I think) has…
‘How Labour’s big ideas for education reform are chiming with parents’
Unlike 1997, education is not going to be a top tier issue at the next election. That will…
