8 reasons Labour has a good chance of an overall majority
There was a flurry of panicky tweets early last week when Labour’s poll lead dipped to 3 points…
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Power Games
When Lord Rennard was first accused of sexual harassment, I challenged him publicly over his alleged behaviour and…
Labour’s compulsory skills training for the unemployed – would it work?
Labour’s big announcement on welfare today is the proposed introduction of new skills courses in English and maths for people…
Labour and welfare – Merely direction of travel so far
So, after 3 months in the job, today, Rachel Reeves made her first major speech on our social…
We are in for a long haul until May 2015
“Nobody knows anything.” This was screenwriter William Goldman’s considered view on the collective wisdom of entertainment industry executives.…
Why Labour is the party of work
Today I’m setting out how reforms to earn our way out of the cost-of-living crisis and social security…
Lessons for Labour from six months in the Cabinet Office
Last year I spent six months on secondment at the Cabinet Office. My role was as the policy lead…
The Week in Bits: Europe, More Europe and why IDS wants to be like Shia LeBeouf
Oh friends, not these tones! When Tory MPs were summoned for a meeting of the parliamentary party on…
Renationalising the railways is a “One Nation” idea
On Friday, the Tory-led Government published the three preferred bidders for the East Coast line and dashed hopes…
Can Labour learn to love fracking?
My heart sank when I heard that Labour-run Brent has decided to ban all fracking in the borough.…
