Nation-building must be at the heart of Labour’s politics
George Orwell’s infamous declaration that “England is perhaps the only great country whose intellectuals are ashamed of their…
Joe Jervis
A credibility deficit: why Labour’s former winners deserved to lose
The recent report from Jon Cruddas confirmed that Labour lost the election because it appeared too anti-austerity, too…
Labour’s immigration policies are excellent – we need to champion them on the doorstep
The pistol has been fired and the race has begun. For many Labour activists door knocking and phone…
How Ed can lay out a positive vision tomorrow
This weekend Ed Miliband will give a keynote speech to the Fabian Society. With the election just four months…
Push but don’t preach – the challenge for Labourites everywhere
After Ed Miliband’s 2012 conference speech I wrote about the philosophy behind ‘One Nation.’ I wrote that the…
Progress through patriotism: How Labour can combat the nationalist right
Recently I’ve been attending a series of Young Fabians events that look at the role of patriotism and…
Ways to win in 2015: 5 lessons from Chuka’s Progress speech
One Nation Labour has had a rough ride. First it was deemed a fluffy vision with no policies.…
Miliband must return to the roots of One Nation Labour
Ed Miliband’s 2012 conference speech was an exciting moment for Labour. It represented a joining together of new…
What Ed Miliband didn’t tell you about One Nation Labour
Ed Miliband’s conference speech yesterday was everything it needed to be. Bold, engaging, heartfelt and delivered with a touch…
Celebrating patriotism : How Labour can learn from Danny Boyle
By embracing a social democratic patriotism, the Olympic opening ceremony has succeeded where Labour MPs have failed. When…
