‘It’s not a done deal’: Interview with Bev Craig
As I arrived back in Greater Manchester to cover the third by-election held there since February, it is…
James Tibbitts
The power of a first impression
First impressions matter. In an instant, we as people are wired to judge one another right from the…
What are Labour’s newest MPs proudest of two years into government?
As Labour marks two years in government, its newest MPs are beginning to build their own records in…
Head North… to Makerfield
Makerfield. Never in my life has a constituency in the North West of England, less than an hours…
The political voice of the trade union movement
Yesterday’s news provided a timely reminder of something that should never be forgotten by the Labour Party. Union…
‘Dear Labour’
“Dear Labour”, Every major football tournament begins the same way: with hope. Hope that this time might be…
The best laid succession plans…
There is not currently a vacancy for Labour leader – but it would be foolish to pretend there…
Who benefits from Blair’s essay?
He’s at it again. Tony Blair has decided to intervene. At a moment when Labour is struggling politically,…
ShakerMakerfield
If you’re asking ‘What’s the story?’, then let me inform you that LabourList spent this morning in the…
Makerfield or Breakerfield
Andy Burnham has been officially selected as Labour’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election. So begins a test of…
