‘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…
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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…
‘Kamala Harris’ honeymoon will be brief – the challenges facing her are huge’
With all potential rivals declaring their support for her nomination within hours of Joe Biden’s dramatic announcement on…
‘Whatever happens to Joe Biden, Keir Starmer faces an American challenge’
This Thursday, Americans across the country will be enjoying Independence Day with fireworks, barbecues and parties. We can…
‘Why Keir Starmer will need a new identity politics of his own to keep Labour’s winning coalition together’
British voters rarely change their governments at election time. It has happened only three times – 1979, 1997…
‘Victory will be short-lived unless Labour fixes broken services with proper funding and public ownership’
The country is broken. NHS waiting lists spiralling out of control. Energy bills rising so fast they’ve sparked…
