How the “seaside express” is looking to revamp summer campaigning – and the Labour Party
August is often thought of as a quiet time in British politics. Derided as “silly season”, this is…
Mark Ferguson
Labour’s drive to engage with young voters
In the 9 months leading up to election day, considerable time will be spent at Labour HQ and…
Labour not calling for a recall of Parliament – but it’s being kept “under review”
Several MPs have called for Parliament to be recalled in recent days over the unfolding crisis in Iraq…
Labour members won’t forgive Mayoral candidates who put their ambition before the party
I’ve written a piece for the London Evening Standard today on the London Mayoral race post-Boris, including an…
Don’t underestimate Darling – he can beat Salmond
Update: A Guardian/ICM poll of viewers says Darling won the debate by 56% to 44%. I’m feeling quite vindicated by…
Does Eric Pickles agree with Sayeeda Warsi?
When Sayeeda Warsi resigned this morning, she was keen to praise Eric Pickles profusely in her resignation letter.…
If Sayeeda Warsi knows what the government policy is on Gaza, could she please tell the rest of us?
It’s rare for a minister to resign on a point of policy principle. It’s equally rare for a…
Remembering Serjeant Robert Graham – and millions like him
Across Britain tonight lights will be turned off at 10pm to mark the World War One centenary. Foreign…
About that Miliband wreath…
Earlier this afternoon, Channel 4’s Ciaran Jenkins tweeted this photo: Obviously that looks dreadful. I received texts and…
5 Labour seats at risk from UKIP
That UKIP could stop Labour winning target seats next year – and even win some of those seats…
