Comment ‘Germany’s election offers insights into the threats Labour could face going forward’ With just days to go before Germany heads to the polls in what will be a crucial federal… Sofia Aujla-Jones 21st February, 2025, 7:00 am
Comment Joani Reid MP: ‘Here’s why Scottish Labour shouldn’t despair at the polls’ Labour has been in power for just short of eight months. It has been a tough time –… Joani Reid 20th February, 2025, 1:03 pm
Comment ‘Many councils are on their knees. More cuts to fund defence would be a mistake’ Perhaps one of the most overused quotes in politics is the famous line from Prime Minister Harold MacMillan… Steve Houghton 20th February, 2025, 10:38 am
Comment ‘Labour must mobilise the whole country around its missions – or risk failure’ In December, Keir Starmer confirmed that ‘mission-led government’ remains at the centre of Labour’s programme. This is welcome,… Andrew Phillips 20th February, 2025, 7:00 am
Comment ‘Labour must not chase coat-tails of anti-migrant right’ On Westminster Bridge poor young men play the three card trick to trap wealthy tourists. In America there… Barry Gardiner 19th February, 2025, 10:04 am
Comment ‘The asylum bill revolt is no surprise. It continues cruel anti-migrant policies’ February has brought with it the Border Security, Immigration and Asylum Bill – Labour’s plan for our asylum… Minesh Parekh 18th February, 2025, 10:28 am
Comment Ukraine: ‘Voters back spending 3% on defence – but not higher taxes to fund it’ When US Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth spoke at a meeting of defence ministers in Munich last week, he left… James Rose 18th February, 2025, 9:51 am
Comment ‘Welsh Labour prepares to fight or fall in the culture war as Reform threat looms’ “No, I won’t be voting Labour. They don’t even know what a woman is.” The door slams in… Chris Carter 17th February, 2025, 7:00 am
Comment ‘Reform UK is attracting a coalition of pessimistic voters – Labour must be the party of action’ Reform UK’s support is growing. Over the last few weeks in polls from YouGov, More in Common, and… Georgina Laming 16th February, 2025, 7:00 am
Comment ‘Trump’s presidency is a brutal application of raw political power – but one we have to engage with’ No one can say they weren’t warned. Yet even seasoned politicos in Washington DC have been left stunned… Ed Owen 15th February, 2025, 7:00 am