Surviving the rumour mill is a key test for would be leaders
By Joe Caluori / @croslandite The French singer Amanda Lear once said: “I hate to spread rumours, but…
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The absurdity of speed camera cuts
By Diana Smith My own relationship with speed cameras is one of grudging respect. After years of more…
Countering the coalition: Understanding change and coalitions
The “Countering the coalition” column By Hadleigh Roberts After four Conservative governments followed by three Labour governments, a…
Lockerbie, al-Megrahi and the irrelevant Prisoner Transfer Agreement
By Brian Barder / @brianlb David Cameron’s visit to Washington this month collided with the resurrection by some…
Why I’m backing Diane Abbott for leader
By Ben Folley / @benfolley On the morning of the 9th June the prospect of the leadership election…
Leaks expose truth of Afghan occupation: 8 in the morning – July 26th
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk * A massive catalogue of secret files has revealed the true story of…
Why I’m backing Andy Burnham for leader
By Manuel Padovan / @MannyPadovan From the later part of my childhood, through my teens and into my…
The grassroots’ choice? I’m not convinced yet
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk For a few days now I’ve been meaning to write about the “bloggers’…
Ed Balls will fight on
By Mark Ferguson / @MarkFergusonUK In an email to supporters today, Ed Balls has denied claims in the…
Balls tackles quit rumours head on
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk Ed Balls has this afternoon sought to dispel rumours that he is dropping…
