‘The by-election where all was to play for – and the spectre of Reform loomed throughout’
The past has a funny way of crystallising in our memory. Hotly contested elections, with campaign strategies ranging…
Analysis
Angela Rayner warns government is ‘running out of time’ with Mainstream speech
At internal organising group Mainstream’s Spring Rally, the former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner delivered a speech that…
The Iran war underlines the need for Labour’s net zero commitment
There is perhaps no more compelling example of the need for energy independence and ending Britain’s reliance on…
‘A piece on advice’
On Monday, like many of you, I watched LabourList’s International Women’s Day event with the Fabian Society: an…
Reeves bets on patience over populism
The 2026 Spring Statement was never designed to be a headline-grabbing fiscal reset. Instead, it served as something…
‘The hope that kills you’: Reflections from the final day in Gorton and Denton
Once again, I boarded the Avanti West Coast service from London Euston back to my home city of…
A gory night for Labour
So, let’s start with the good news – Reform UK does not have a new MP. Matt Goodwin…
‘Why solidarity with Ukraine still matters’
Ukrainians and the rest of the world will be waking up to a solemn anniversary this morning. Four…
Turning the page? Labour’s recovery in the polls show a path to 2029 victory
After a lot of dismal headlines over the past couple weeks, we’ve all woken up to the welcome…
Starmer the class warrior? PM pivots focus towards ‘class divide’
After the government suffered its most difficult day in office in Monday, with the Prime Minister’s position looking…
