My political opponent is not my enemy
I never expected to write a LabourList email about Ann Widdecombe. It’s not easy. I am not going…
Emma Burnell
Culture change is not just a new face at the top
I’ve worked in political, campaigning and voluntary sector organisations for about a quarter of a century. I have…
He’s running… scared
Nigel Farage set the table, laid out the meagre feast, sent out the invites. But no one is…
Teamwork makes the dream work
When Andy Burnham steps across the threshold of 10 Downing Street he will have several huge jobs to…
From Municipal Socialism to Manchesterism
Last month I had the honour of interviewing Lord David Blunkett. We – of course – discussed his time…
Can Labour learn to give away power?
I have long been an advocate of devolution. We are one of the most centralised countries in the…
A battle of ideas doesn’t have to be a battle for jobs
Everyone in politics has a policy idea or governmental change they want to champion. For example, I’ve had…
Sadness, honesty, and hope: Farewell Keir Starmer
As Keir Starmer sets out the timetable for him to step down as Prime Minister there will be…
The end of the Keir show
As so often happens, sending the morning email means we can be victims of timing. Before sitting down…
This is not a normal by-election
I know from my inbox that Labour members have mixed views about whether or not, were he to…
