The admission that explains Starmer’s downfall
Morgan McSweeney’s first interview was notable less for the revelations it contained than for what it confirmed. Again and again,…
Analysis
From Municipal Socialism to Manchesterism
Last month I had the honour of interviewing Lord David Blunkett. We – of course – discussed his time…
Can Labour learn to give away power?
I have long been an advocate of devolution. We are one of the most centralised countries in the…
Burnham sets out vision for Britain with new ‘Number 10 North’
Andy Burnham has set out his comprehensive vision for the future of the country, ranging from greater public…
Rebalancing Britain must not leave poor communities in the South behind
As it becomes increasingly clear through MPs public and private statements that Andy Burnham is on track for…
A battle of ideas doesn’t have to be a battle for jobs
Everyone in politics has a policy idea or governmental change they want to champion. For example, I’ve had…
Watch: Keir Starmer resigns… what now for Labour? (LabourList Podcast Special)
LabourList editor Emma Burnell joins reporter James Tibbitts for a special discussion following Keir Starmer’s announcement that he…
A very Labour coup
After months of lost political capital, MPs calling for him to stand aside and his authority draining away,…
Sadness, honesty, and hope: Farewell Keir Starmer
As Keir Starmer sets out the timetable for him to step down as Prime Minister there will be…
The end of the Keir show
As so often happens, sending the morning email means we can be victims of timing. Before sitting down…
