Fascism in Europe is strong, smart and growing fast
On Monday, I was disappointed to learn from the Bureau of the European Parliament that seven European political parties…
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How government subsidises big business
This week there was a twitter storm over Tesco offering a “job” for no wages. Tesco quickly moved…
Losing faith
Dear Ed, I do wonder how often you receive letters from party members and whether they all start…
Winning back women
In spite of the disproportionate impact of the coalition’s deficit reduction plan on women, polls show their votes…
Britain’s place in the global economy
The pressure Britain is facing from a transforming global economy brings many tough challenges but also clear opportunities.…
There are no recesses in opposition – so where is Ed?
Today on LabourList we’ve been talking about the “Economic Alternative”. Meanwhile Ed Miliband has been talking about the…
Inequality, class and the crisis
Redistributive policies need to be part of the answer to income inequality, and politicians should lead the way…
Moral capitalism also needs to be practical capitalism
A hunger for a more moral, ethical capitalism is not exclusively the political preserve of the left. To…
Only Labour
Labour needs to think innovatively about public spending, so that the desire for fiscal credibility doesn’t come at…
A new class politics
The recession has brought class inequality back into view by exposing the unjust distribution of wealth and power…
