The leadership challenge
Political leadership is an incredibly tough needle to thread. It means different things to different people. Many look…
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Ten stories that won’t make the political weather this year – but should
1) Mental illness 2) Food banks 3) Rough sleeping 4) Children in care 5) Prostitution 6) Disabled hate…
Engaging communities outside Britain’s cities
A One Nation Labour Party has to reach out beyond Britain’s cities. It’s essential electorally if we are…
The London mayoral election should not be seen as yet another political contest
Tessa Jowell said on the Daily Politics Show this week that she had still not decided whether to…
One day we will look back and regret not intervening in Syria earlier
In the deep recesses of Britain’s security services, a debate is taking place on exactly how many British…
Labour will act on immigration – here’s how
With the full accession and the lifting of transitional controls for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, it’s now time…
Parliament needs better employment practices and a recognised trade union for MPs’ staff
The news from the Liberal Democrats regarding Lord Rennard and the alleged sexual harassment of staff and aspiring…
This is not the way to reform welfare
From the outset, I should make it clear that I support welfare reform. The current system does not…
Are there some cracks appearing in the glass ceiling?
By Seema Malhotra and Ivana Bartoletti Today marks the launch of Cracks in the Glass Ceiling – the…
Will Labour members get a say on party reform before it’s too late?
The Labour Party reaches a major milestone two weeks today – although you probably haven’t heard about it.…
