The Pussy Riot case is about fundamental human rights
As predicted the trial in Moscow of three members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot has ended…
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Regional Tourism – just as important
As the curtain falls on the London Olympic Games, the government has launched their flagship tourism campaign. The…
Assange shows those on the extreme right and left of politics share the inability to appreciate irony
One of the defining characteristics of those on the extreme right and left of politics is the inability…
Labour must free the Press
The first instalment of Lord Leveson’s inquiry report into the Culture, Practice and Ethics of the Press is…
Tim Soutphommasane, Labour – and a new patriotism
The notion of ‘patriotism’ has been met by most members of the Labour Party of the last few…
Labour leads by 15 points in Corby – let the expectation management begin
According to Lord Ashcroft – who regardless of your feelings about the man, is reliable when it comes…
Keir Hardie and the realist’s dilemma
156 years ago today James Keir Hardie was born into grinding poverty in a one-bedroom cottage in North…
Smile. You’re voting Labour
After two glorious weeks Britain didn’t just surprise the world but surprised itself. The national trait – deep…
Constituents come first, but MPs should be concerned about national and international issues too
Last week I paid a very brief visit to Moscow, at my own expense, to observe a high…
Should we love the flag more?
Like most people I will miss the Olympics and Paralympics when they’re finally finished. Our seven year, £9bn…
