Labour can’t afford to ignore its membership crisis
Rebuilding Labour's grassroots must now rank alongside rebuilding its standing with the wider electorate.
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‘Good domestic policy is the best foreign policy’
Domestic strength means foreign policy leverage. But our dependency on other on a range of issues limits our ability to act.
‘Sourcing British food is good for us, for the economy and for the planet’
Labour promised that 50% of all food purchased by the public sector will be food produced locally or sustainably. Now it's time to deliver.
Labour values – what we all have in common
We speak often of Labour values but also of what divides us, so what is at the heart of being Labour that all members are fighting for?
‘MPs must have a clear key role in ‘mayorland’
As power is devolved we need to have a discussion about the role of MPs in our democracy - or they risk being caught, powerless, in the middle.
Ben Cooper column: ‘Uniting Labour’s progressive return voters with those yet to come back’
Burnham has started to bring progressive voters back to Labour. Now to unite them with those who voted Labour in the past but now favour Reform.
Joe Fagan MSP: ‘If Scottish Labour wants to win again, we have to stop talking to ourselves’
If Scottish Labour wants to win again, we have to show we are serious about changing people’s lives and handing power back to the people.
‘Putting development at the heart of foreign policy’
Setting a pathway back to 0.7% while using our G20 presidency to champion debt relief and financial reform would honour Labour's internationalist tradition.
‘Burnham has the vision for technical education, here is how he can support schools to deliver it’
The PM's ambition for technical education is welcome. But must be done carefully with schools. Here's how that can start.
Monica Lennon MSP: ‘Scottish Labour needs a radical reset rooted in democratic socialism’
Scottish Labour won't win with cautious managerial politics. We'll win by having the conviction to make the case for democratic socialism.
Burnham’s first balancing act
Andy Burnham has faced his first major test as Prime Minister - one where he finds himself forced to make trade-offs and unable to please all sides.
‘From a nation of savers to a nation of investors: Labour must stay the course’
Labour should continue work to expand opportunities for long term investment for everyone. It helps savers and the economy.