Equalities can’t be an afterthought when spending decisions are made
Yesterday’s report by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) shows serious shortcomings in the Government’s approach to…
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Labour’s record poll lead
Last night YouGov gave Labour a fourteen point (!) poll lead over the Tories (45/31) – the largest…
Cameron’s family relaunch at odds with new research showing sharp rise in anxieties about kids’ future prospects
David Cameron, like Tony Blair before him, was initially successful in positioning himself as what voters described as…
Introducing Ed’s converts
It’s a truism of politics that elections are won from the centre-ground. New Fabian analysis suggests however that…
Living Below The Line
Earlier this year I met the excellent charity Think Global UK (formerly the Development Education Association) to learn…
Feel free to swing the axe, Ed – but not yet
This week Ed Miliband will conduct a reshuffle. It could happen as early as today. In less than…
Miliband Mk II
It can’t have been a happy festive and New Year period in the Miliband household. The front page…
George’s Marvelous Pyjama Party
As the details have continued to drip out about David Cameron’s close relationship with Rebekah Brooks, he’s always…
Nice ideas Ed – but what comes next?
Ed Miliband’s speech today was positive, upbeat and well received – far better received than his Maurice Glasman…
Balancing rights and responsibilities – rebuilding the social security system in the 21st century
Among the very many challenges facing the next Labour government will be to rebuild trust in the social…
