How the SNP have failed at basic Statecraft
It is hard to credit that the SNP has been preparing for independence for 80 years, or even…
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We need to talk about Tony
Oh Tony – it didn’t have to be this way… In an otherwise quiet week in Westminster, the…
The economic recovery confirms our divided nation is divided – it’s time for greater regional autonomy
This morning there was a slew of good news. Employment is up and unemployment is down. And although…
Labour has to make climate change as toxic for Tories as Section 28 was
There are some odd parallels between arguments Conservatives use now against action on climate change, with what they…
Is it probable I’ll beat Clegg? No. But it’s possible
For those of you that don’t know me, I’m the candidate standing in Sheffield Hallam, against Nick Clegg.…
It’s time we talked about immigration
Labour doesn’t have an ‘open door’ immigration policy. We never have had that approach. It is therefore surprising…
How Labour’s “crushers” beat the “accommodators” and hit Clegg hard
Well that went well didn’t it Nick? You tried to reach out to Labour and you’ve been publicly…
How Labour suffers from “let’s ignore everyone except the Tories” syndrome
The most positive aspect of an altogether very pleasing by-election result in Wythenshawe and Sale East was the…
Party reform should be welcomed
Ed Miliband’s proposals for Party reform have been warmly received across the Labour movement. The Shadow Cabinet has…
Cameron’s weakness on Europe is bad news for jobs and growth
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney’s comments that David Cameron’s EU referendum policy will be “bad for the…
