A breathing space Budget
The government has given itself breathing space with the budget. It will be judged on how it uses it to show what comes next.
Analysis
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Reform’s grievance Budget wishlist shows just how out of touch their party is
The substance of Reform's offering to the country is equally lacklustre, and appears to be nothing short of – as I saw it described on Twitter – "boomer slop".
Goggleboxing clever
oters need to see themselves in their politicians. And sometimes that means showing them that we too are a bit crap at Countdown.
The art of the political apology
In politics, as in life, saying sorry is only the beginning. Showing that you mean it through what you do next is the art.
2008 and all that…
What do a decade and a half of low growth, the rise of populism across the political spectrum, Brexit, the state of our public services, our high streets, the arts, France, Germany, the USA or the British state itself have in common? The…
‘The government must reform vehicle taxation in the next budget – or risk losing out on more than £60 billion’
The UK is entering a new era of electric transportation, with sales of new petrol and diesel cars set to be phased out in less than four years time. By 2035, only battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be available to purchase in the UK. In…
Healey’s pre-Budget headache
Whatever is revealed on October 28, one thing is certain: 'steady as she goes' is not an option for dealing with the numerous challenges Britain faces on all fronts.
Labour triumphs against Polanski, but the Green threat remains
The result, especially Labour's 12-point margin of victory, suggests the party can win back voters who had been tempted away from the party by challengers on both sides of the political spectrum.
Soft press or hard truths?
Labour members complaining about a hostile press is as old as the party itself. There has rarely been a supportive environment for a left wing party on the fourth estate and it is something the Party has long struggled with as different…
‘Britain and the EU – what are the options?’
Foemer EPLP leader Richard Corbett sets out the options for our future relationship with the EU and how they would impact growth.
‘Hope again’: Inside Labour’s feelgood conference
There is feeling of hope once again as the Labour Party heralded a 'buoyant' 2026 conference in Liverpool.
‘I want to see a politician actually do something’: Labour’s wavering vote
Labour voters considering voting for populist parties can be wooed back to the party with one simple thing: proof that the change promised at the general election is being delivered.