Today isn’t just Valentine’s Day – it’s V-day too…
Today across the globe one billion people are rising up against violence against women. This year marks the…
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Why haven’t I changed my mind on Independence? Because my head and my heart say no
While time wasting on Facebook I’ve noticed people who I consider thoughtful have been sharing why they have…
Tackling the left’s devolution doubters
Both Ed Miliband and Jon Cruddas have ‘come out’ this week as devolution converts. In the case of…
Votes at 16 is one way of confronting voter apathy
Yesterday, hundreds of young people came to Parliament demanding a voice. Each was passionate about their community and…
These are dangerous proposals that could impact on patient safety
The continuing crisis at the Yorkshire ambulance service is at the forefront of what is happening to ambulance…
If Russell Brand wonders why his latest campaign fails he will only have himself to blame
Yesterday an email popped in my inbox from one Russell Brand. It was your typical petition “Dear ”…
Who’d be an MP?
MPs are paid pretty well. That’s certainly true and it’s is worth saying right at the top. But…
Labour’s London primary could be a platform for real change
As a participant in four London Mayoral elections and two full Labour selections I had my own concerns…
Cruddas points the way to the biggest transformation of government since 1945
In his Hugo Young lecture earlier this week, Ed Miliband set out a vision for a Labour government…
PMQs verdict: Cameron is up to his neck in flooding
Today’s PMQs looked like it was going to be one of those relatively sedate, quiet and polite sessions…
