Lifting boats and raising pay
It’s been a good week for the political debate about living standards and the cost of living crisis.…
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Fair pay cannot just be for the good times
Over recent years I’ve spent a considerable amount of time calling for politicians to do more to address…
Ed’s speech shows Labour can renew our economy, our society – and our party
As the conference stage is packed up for another year, it is worth reflecting on how far Labour’s…
Forget loan sharks – credit ratings agencies are the real predators
It’s been a busy month for birds of prey. First David Aaronovitch called Ed Miliband a “vulture” who…
Labour’s reshuffle should be next week – but it could start today….
Labour conference is over, and shadow ministers have returned to their constituencies. But by the time they return…
Ten top political songs for Labour
1) Things Can Only Get Better 2) Ghost Town 3) Liar Liar 4) Eton Rifles 5) Shipbuilding 6)…
8 things I learned at conference this year
The day after party conference is a day for, well, sleep to be honest – but it’s also…
Conference Diary: That speech!
Yesterday felt like cup final day. We witnessed a future Prime Minister outlining what a Labour government after…
Miliband speech – instant reactions
Ed Miliband has just left conference floor – and as we do every year we’re bringing you instant…
HS2 is still the only answer
Contrary to yesterday’s headlines, Ed Balls actually said in his speech that Labour ‘continue to back the idea…
