We need root-and-branch reform of Labour’s policy-making process
The Labour Party is carrying out another review of its policy-making process. It is the fifth such review…
Kevin Peel
Europe will tear the Tories apart – but it could bring our country together
We’ve suffered a crushing defeat. I expected many of the amazing candidates I campaigned for to be heading…
Osborne is right (on this one issue) – Greater Manchester needs a Mayor
I don’t make a habit of praising Tory Chancellors – and there is plenty to criticise the current…
Want to tackle UKIP? Treat every Labour constituency like a marginal seat
There is a lot of debate at the moment about what we should do to address ‘the UKIP…
We can be hugely proud of our record on LGBT rights – we’ve got more to do
The National Policy Forum have got a full plate today as they begin their final weekend of deliberations before signing…
Too often we exclude disabled peoples’ voices – we need to let them speak for themselves
Disabled people generally, and those in receipt of social security payments in particular, have been at the harsh…
Getting the devolution revolution right
Whilst it is not the sort of announcement which is going to set the world on fire, Miliband’s…
Together we can
Closer ties, not separation, can help provide solutions to problems in Scotland and England. I left Scottish Labour…
Ed’s party reforms are a good start – but we need to go further
I was grateful to The Guardian for a leaked copy of Ray Collins’ report from his wide ranging…
HS2 could link the North to Europe
The Government’s HS2 plans were opened to public consultation last week and broadly welcomed by business and political…
