Labour needs to go bigger and bolder, not just to win but to govern too
There’s a letter in the Guardian today (posted below) which I, and a cross-section of “a coalition of thinktanks and…
Mark Ferguson
Narrowing polls have brought Labour’s anxiety out into the open
Earlier this week I asked why the Labour Party seemed so calm when there was so much to…
The Tories are in trouble, because the Tories have no idea who “they” are
I realise that by even writing this piece I’m in danger of coming across as po faced –…
Today saw two political auditions – and two missed opportunities
Has anyone seen George Osborne’s rabbit? Last seen in SW1 at around noon today. Much discussed in today’s…
The one question that resonates on budget day – are you “in touch with ordinary people”?
After George Osborne delivers today’s budget, Ed Miliband will respond for Labour. It’s one of the more obscure…
The Labour Party is calm – it should be deeply anxious
The Labour Party appears astoundingly becalmed at the moment. A reasonable poll lead serves to reduce dissent. A…
Goodbye Mr Benn – and thanks for the inspiration
The sum of things Benn did, thought, achieved and changed can’t be summed up in a single piece…
Can my generation afford to have kids?
Ed Miliband has said before that the “Promise of Britain” means each generation will be better off the…
PMQs Verdict: If people wonder why Clegg is loathed by the Labour Party – let today be your answer
Miliband is talking about Europe. Cameron is in the Middle East. So of course that means it’s time…
Miliband (almost) rules out an EU referendum – now he must start ruling things in
Ed Miliband will confirm this morning what has long been assumed – he will not pledge an EU…
