Labour’s core purpose is a patriotic one – and we must not be shy about it
No politician was ever chosen to govern a major democratic country without being at ease with its national…
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Keir Starmer is right – voters want respect as much as redistribution
“Clause IV on steroids” got the headlines, of course. But the most fascinating parts of Keir Starmer’s speech…
Enduring loyalty to the SNP means Labour cannot yet rely on Scottish gains
As the local elections in England recede, Scotland stands as the gateway to a Labour majority. And Labour…
To new Labour councillors, here’s what I wished I’d known when first elected
Behind the stats about what the local election results mean for Labour nationally is the reality this week…
Local election gains in diverse seats show Labour has momentum it needs
Last month, I set out my annual benchmarks for the May elections. How did Labour do against the…
Labour cannot shy away from the debate on public service reform
Within the Labour party there is continued disquiet around the ‘R’ word. It’s a word that evokes painful memories…
The most radical part of Starmer’s missions has been overlooked
With a narrowing of the opinion polls, cracks are again emerging in the Labour Party. One persistent criticism…
What would good 2023 local election results look like for Labour?
In the run-up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a general election, I write a…
