Bercow is simply trying to bring an old institution into the modern era
The architects of Portcullis House must have had a sense of humour. These modern offices sit opposite Big…
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Labour needs to win the aid debate – here’s how
A future Labour government needs to be trusted with the public purse if it is going to survive…
Brooks Newmark’s comments aren’t just patronising, they’re an attack on charities
The new Minister for Civil Society may be surprised by the uproar he’s caused by telling charities to…
What does David Lammy’s announcement mean for the race for Mayor?
David Lammy has announced he intends to run for London Mayor today. He is the second candidate to…
Without more working class MPs, can we really call it the Labour Party?
140 years ago, one of the first working-class MPs was elected to the House of Commons. Thomas Burt,…
Taking pride in solidarity
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about marching. I’ve been wondering what it means to march when it…
Scotland – why ‘no’ is a Labour vote
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to write 300 words for Better Together on why I…
All-women shortlists are a short-term necessity for delivering power and parity in politics
On September 5 the ballot opens for the Labour Women’s Network 2014 elections – alongside this week’s publication…
Rotherham shows how badly the government of Britain needs to change
‘They viewed these girls as an astronomer would look through a telescope at planets.” That’s how MP Simon…
Where is the ban on wild animals in circuses?
Like many people I believe in this day and age there should be no place for using wild…
