Labour must distinguish between immigration and the immigrant
The Labour party no longer speaks for a segment of the electorate that were once its most dependable…
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Why is Labour afraid of supporting a Republic?
On Monday morning, the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, finally abdicated the throne after a 39 yearlong…
How recent elections could leave the European Parliament “impotent”
Last month saw the election of the most fragmented European Parliament (EP) ever – a move that will…
Right to recall would feed the political disconnect
People are lining up today to attack yesterday’s Queen’s Speech announcement for a Right to Recall Bill. “A…
Who had lunch? Who cares. But when it comes to coalitions – members must decide
There was some excitement/dismay (delete as appropriate) overnight with Newsnight reporting that there had been a meeting between senior…
Why Labour shouldn’t raise National Insurance to pay for the NHS
Labour is on the brink of pledging to raise National Insurance to invest in the NHS, according to…
Why only Labour can achieve the immigration system we need
Britain’s success is built on the ideas and ingenuity of those who have come here from abroad. But…
Simon Stevens the man at the helm of the NHS – but who is he?
Simon Stevens is not a household name – I suspect many of you won’t have heard of him…
What would you have in your Queen’s Speech?
The final coalition Queen’s Speech is looking a little thin so far – pensions aside – meaning that…
Why Nigel Farage should want Ed Miliband to win in 2015
The panicked call by some Tories to form a pact with Ukip and ‘unite the right’ mirrors the…
