A downgraded government – but is that enough for Labour?
There can be no overstating the political and economic importance of last Thursday’s announcement from Moody’s ratings agency,…
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This is what happens when community organising and policy combine
By James Scott In offering a vision of how the Labour Party would build a One Nation economy,…
The lesson of Team GB? Investing in Britain works
Last year there was a golden summer for Great Britain. Team GB hauled in a record 29 Olympic…
Why Labour probably won’t win in Eastleigh
Eastleigh – the one that (probably) got away. Labour could win this seat (anything can happen in a…
Six nations economics and the downgrade
Imagine economic policy was a six nations game. The Moody’s downgrade is essentially a crunching tackle. George Osborne…
Why we’re naming streets after fallen heroes – and other councils should to
In Barking and Dagenham Council we are extremely proud of our local Armed Forces personnel and the amazing…
Anarchy on the South Coast – Is anyone actually running the Tory campaign in Eastleigh?
Yesterday I noted that the Tory campaign in Eastleigh was in meltdown – but I’m starting to think…
Reform in Europe, not exit from Europe – that is Labour’s message
Returning from my visit with Ed Miliband to meet centre-left leaders in Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands this…
What the Tories don’t know about how their voters think
The Conservative Party are drifting out of touch with their supporters on the bread and butter issues of…
George Galloway’s style isn’t part of the solution – it’s part of the problem
How we talk about politics is incredibly important. Those of us already politically aware and active have a…
