‘US election post-mortem: What went wrong for Kamala Harris – and what happens next?’
There were tears shed, a crushing sense of disappointment and an outpouring of love among the thousands of…
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‘As Trump returns to the White House, the Western centre-left will need to do some soul searching’
It’s all over for Kamala Harris. The task for the Vice President to overhaul the leads Donald Trump…
US election: ‘As midnight approaches in DC, the Democrats are growing nervous’
As expected it’s very close, too close to call. But any hope that the last few days was…
‘We need boldness in higher education reform, not tuition fee hikes’
Last week, Rachel Reeves caused a stir in the right-wing press. As she prepared to deliver the first…
‘The Budget ends austerity. But without reform, voters will ask where cash went’
She did it. Despite apparently being boxed into a corner, the Chancellor has managed to find a staggering…
Budget bus fare row: ‘The £2 cap was a rare policy that dramatically improves lives – it’s so cheap people talk about it’
Keir Starmer is missing the point of the £2 bus fare. He’s failing to recognise that investment in…
‘Trump’s Labour row is faux outrage. It won’t hurt UK-US relations if he wins’
I’m not usually inclined to be too positive about the Trump Presidential election campaign. But I can only…
‘Today’s Council of Nations and Regions summit sends an important message – but does it risk pleasing no-one?’
Today Keir Starmer will chair the first meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions (CNR). It’s an…
Saturday Conference diary: downing pints and raising points in the sweaty Pullman
Change begins Labour’s clans gathered on Saturday for the start of Labour party conference. The glossy brochure may…
2024 US election: ‘Is Harrismania a honeymoon, or can she really win?’
The Democratic convention in Chicago proved to be a gathering in the great revivalist tradition of America with…
