Reciprocity: Potentially explosively controversial for the left
The Labour movement column By Anthony Painter Yesterday, Demos Open Left published an e-book on the future of…
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Government tensions on immigration provide an opportunity for Labour to change the debate
By Sarah Mulley The tensions inherent in the government’s immigration policy have been highlighted during the Prime Minister’s…
Why I’m backing Diane Abbott for leader
By Kelvin Hopkins MP Diane will re-establish democratic socialism at the heart of the Labour Party, making Labour…
Countering the coalition: United they fall
The “Countering the coalition” column By Hadleigh Roberts In parts one and two of Countering the coalition, I…
Straw attacks coalition “trick”
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk Jack Straw has attacked the coalition over electoral reform, and said that the…
Big Society: The women stay at home and do flower arranging
By Sally Gimson The “big society” idea is going to fail. It might be possible to build up…
The case against…Ed Miliband
By Hopi Sen / @hopisen A brief series where, for my own amusement (and possibly ensuring I never…
Shadow cabinet to oppose AV: 8 in the morning – July 28th
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk * The shadow cabinet has agreed to oppose the AV referendum, over “gerrymandering”…
A day in the race: July 27th
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk After an action packed day yesterday as nominations closed, we were back to…
How should Labour councils manage the cuts?
By Richard Watts / @richardwatts01 Local Government has borne the brunt of the Tory-Liberals early cuts to public…
