Why are the Tories so wrong on rights?
In my speech for Unlock Democracy entitled “Defending Rights, Delivering Political Reform”, I outline why I believe our…
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Is there anything these bastards won’t do for profit?
Sometimes you think a line just can’t be crossed. And then one day the Tories steam past it…
Why we should stop trying to stop Page Three
A few days ago a piece on LabourList asked us to support a campaign to end Page Three…
Reasons to be fearful, part three?
I am not a doom monger. Neither do I wish to mong fear, panic, or scares. So when…
We need a politics for long term economics
Politics – like economics – is cyclical. Parties go in and out of power and priorities change. Democracy…
Does your family fit the Tories outdated agenda?
After threats of backbench rebellion, government assurances, and further threats, David Cameron has finally succumbed to his backbenchers…
A new conversation on ‘spending wisely’
Today the Fabian Society publishes the first report of our Commission on Future Spending Choices, a year-long inquiry…
Business and government need to be talking, and listening
Over the last year, I have attended more and more Labour events aimed at business, as we gear…
Winning against the odds
Everyone knew that Labour regaining control of Nottinghamshire County Council this year was a big ask. Labour had…
Beware the crocodile
Remember the crocodile in Peter Pan? Just when you thought it was safe – ‘tick tock’ came the…
