News Tory MP James Wharton’s EU Referendum Bill slammed as “cynical, pointless stunt” – by his own councillor Tory MP James Wharton has been enjoying his 15 minutes of fame recently, as he prepares to put… Mark Ferguson 21st June, 2013, 12:24 pm
News The Tory Taliban’s “Alternative Queen’s Speech” in full Yesterday I wrote about the “Alternative Queen’s Speech” that the Tory Right have tabled (via Private Member’s Bills)… Mark Ferguson 21st June, 2013, 10:29 am
News Is this the real face of the Tory party? The Tory Taliban’s “Alternative Queen’s Speech” I’ve written here many times about some of the bizarre views of the Tory backwoodmen who sit behind… Mark Ferguson 20th June, 2013, 6:20 pm
News Stephen Twigg answers your questions on Labour’s Education policy Earlier this week Stephen Twigg agreed to answer questions put to him by Labour Party members and supporters… Mark Ferguson 20th June, 2013, 11:18 am
Comment Sometimes what is unsaid at PMQs is the most important thing of all… Well that was a bad PMQs for Ed Miliband – the second in a row. Perhaps he hasn’t… Mark Ferguson 19th June, 2013, 2:16 pm
Comment Wise heads – 5 ex-ministers Miliband could put in the Shadow Cabinet Last week I highlighted 5 women from the 2010 intake who Ed Miliband could add to his Shadow… Mark Ferguson 19th June, 2013, 10:32 am
News Unison set out their expectations for a Labour government Unison General Secretary Dave Prentis set out his tests for continuing to support Labour this afternoon. Speaking at… Mark Ferguson 18th June, 2013, 3:36 pm
Comment There’s much to welcome from Stephen Twigg’s speech – but many questions too. What do you want to ask him? There’s much to welcome from Stephen Twigg’s major speech on schools today. Some will doubtless dwell on the… Mark Ferguson 17th June, 2013, 4:22 pm
News “It’s not over until it’s over” – Waheed Alli and the fight for Equal Marriage Waheed Alli doesn’t strike me as someone who leaves things to chance. Being successful in politics, finance and… Mark Ferguson 17th June, 2013, 3:25 pm
Comment Labour’s position on an EU referendum hasn’t changed There was much excitement yesterday as news leaked that Labour will abstain on James Wharton’s Private Member’s Bill… Mark Ferguson 14th June, 2013, 9:59 am