This is not nationalisation: it is merely theft
“THOMAS MORE: …And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned around on you–where would you…
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Remembering the spirit of Kinder Scout
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the mass trespass of Kinder Scout in the Peak District which…
Regardless of who wins in France, the damage has been done
The first round of voting in 2012’s French presidential election is over. Two outcomes proved both important and…
Game on for Labour in London
The London election is neck and neck. It is game on for Labour. We can win this but…
Making big politics small again
I was recently lucky enough to enjoy a long conversation about politics with a couple of friends who…
Another day, another Cameron re-launch
Today David Cameron will attempt to re-launch the Conservatives local elections campaign. After weeks of awful headlines, bad…
The Omnishambles – How politicians have begun to parody satire
The prefix ‘omni’ is usually used to denote the all-encompassing qualities of a supreme deity, or to advertise…
Jack Ashley: An appreciation
Jack Ashley, who died on Saturday aged 89, was the kind of politician who gives politics a good…
A new energy?
I haven’t been the happiest of campers lately. I’ve been frustrated at the disorganisation of Labour’s journey of…
Bravo Mr Miliband – but actions speak louder than words
There are some great quotes in today’s Ed Miliband interview with Patrick Wintour in the Guardian that suggests…
