Why Labour never won the argument over austerity and the cuts
On Friday last week, the day it was official the British economy had grown back to its size…
Sunny Hundal
Israel has fallen into a Hamas trap
Only 15% of Britons think Israeli air-strikes on Gaza are justified, according to polling by YouGov yesterday. In…
Ed Miliband’s civil liberties credentials are now in tatters
Last night MPs overwhelmingly voted for the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) Bill in a so-called ‘emergency’ that…
Ed Miliband needs to inspire the Labour party, not just lead it
When you read about the 20th anniversary of Tony Blair’s election as Labour leader, it is striking how…
How London could have a Tory Mayor in 2016 again
The commonly held view is that a Labour candidate will almost certainly be the next Mayor of London.…
Ed Miliband’s problem? He’s trying to please everyone
The day after his barnstorming speech at Labour party conference in Brighton last year, Ed Miliband sat down…
Why Miliband still matters
Ed Miliband looks awkward in most pictures. He is a geek, more interested in policy detail than grand…
The Birmingham schools controversy raises many questions – and not just for Muslims
Michael Gove’s intervention in the Trojan Horse schools controversy is defined by incompetence and contradiction. He wants our…
Why Nigel Farage should want Ed Miliband to win in 2015
The panicked call by some Tories to form a pact with Ukip and ‘unite the right’ mirrors the…
Might UKIP’s victory divide the Labour leadership?
Imagine that you’re seated around the table with the Labour leadership and the predictable topic of discussion comes…
