The ‘Burnham bounce’
The phrase “Burnham bounce” has quickly entered Labour’s political vocabulary. When the PLP decided to throw the overwhelming…
Analysis
Time to care
There are few areas of policy as thorny as social care – or as important. There are also…
Who can rebuild Scottish Labour?
As the Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow, Scottish Labour politicians are lining up on a different starting line,…
Britain, and Labour, believing in ourselves again
Andy Burnham’s comms team has set out the four message areas they want to focus on as they…
The power of a first impression
First impressions matter. In an instant, we as people are wired to judge one another right from the…
New PM Burnham begins with boldness and ambition for Britain
As Andy Burnham begins his first full day as Prime Minister, three things are clear: he will govern…
Dear Andy and all other LabourList readers
Dear Andy, Congratulations. On Friday, you became the leader of the party I love; today you become the…
Justice at last
There are few causes that evoke such strong emotions in the Labour Party as the Hillsborough tragedy and…
Climate change is no longer tomorrow’s problem
Britain continues to swelter under a heatwave that has seen the mercury rise to 30C and above in…
My political opponent is not my enemy
I never expected to write a LabourList piece about Ann Widdecombe. It’s not easy. I am not going…
