Out of office, but not out of power
By Stella Creasy / @stellacreasy Progressive values require us to stand firm for progressive ideals, whether Labour is…
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Fire strike cancelled: 8 in the morning – November 5th
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk * London’s fire strike has been cancelled at the last moment… * Cameron…
Party Lines: November 4th
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk A mixed bag of stories today, with George Osborne appearing in front of…
What’s it like being in opposition?
Labour’s New Generation and the economy (stupid)
By Rob Marchant Well, we’re now starting to see more of how the opposition is going to shape…
Andy Burnham: “my passion in politics is raising aspiration for all”
Today Andy Burnham addressed the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in his first major since becoming…
A University of the Real World should be a Labour priority
By Jim Sweetman / @jimbo9848 Leaving aside David Willetts’ oily platitudes and the obvious embarrassment of Nick Clegg…
George Orwell: from Tory Anarchist to Democratic Socialist
The Paul Richards column George Orwell (1903-50), whose real name, as everyone knows, was Eric Blair, led an…
An electoral pact would hurt Labour, but it could destroy the Lib Dems
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk This morning the Independent reported that consideration is being given to an “informal…
Ideas for electability: Flexible, paid parental leave
By Katie McCrory / @katie_mccrory Whether or not you are inclined to believe that the coalition’s recently announced…
