What shall we expect from Simon Hughes as a Minister? More pious lectures…
This week Simon Hughes MP set out his priorities in his new job as Justice Minister. In an…
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I’m a banker
What words spring to mind when you think of bankers? Rich? Greedy? Irresponsible? Culprits of the financial crisis?…
We could have stronger universities that charge much lower fees
The introduction of £9000 a year university fees defined the new Coalition for many. Nick Clegg’s honest image…
The way Labour elects its leader WILL change – but have negotiations broken down?
Labour’s special conference is only six weeks away – but reports this morning suggest that negotiations have broken…
Want a political career? I warn you not to be a woman
I’m crying and I feel sick. The Lib Dems are not my party. So why is my reaction…
PMQs verdict: There’s no such thing as half a truce, Ed
Sometimes you’ve got to put your hands up and admit you were wrong. Last week I poured a…
Young Syrians shouldn’t be the lasting victims of this bloody war
When we think about the crisis in Syria it’s only natural that we start with the immediate threats…
Are the banks Labour’s next target?
During the course of Ed Miliband’s leadership the party has had some of its greatest successes when there…
Where Labour and the Left got it wrong on immigration, and how to fix it
In a manner of weeks, I’ve found myself in the odd position of agreeing with Margaret Hodge and…
Business for Britain’s suggestions remind us of why we are pro-European
Proposals put forwards this week should remind those of us on the left of the need to fight…
