Attacks that work, attacks that don’t
Here’s something we don’t hear often enough: Labour are doing ok in the polls. Consistently polling in the…
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To be credible on the economy, Labour needs a Plan B – not a white flag
What steps should Labour take to regain credibility on the economy? The last few weeks have seen intensifying…
Labour’s creed is to transform capitalism towards a commonwealth
Discussing 1920s capitalism John Maynard Keynes wrote: “Modern capitalism is absolutely irreligious, without internal union, without much public spirit, often,…
I’m here to stay
I was really saddened earlier when one of my best friends joined a long list of young people…
PMQs verdict: Desperate Dave and the Mystery Medic
Watching PMQs hasn’t been much for for Labour supporters recently. If we’re completely honest Ed’s taken some beatings…
It’s too cold to be sleeping rough
A surprisingly mild winter has turned into a cold and wet new year. If you’re anything like me…
Ceding ground on cuts sees Tories take poll lead
In the last week alone, the IMF, ILO, World Bank and one of the world’s leading economist Paul…
HS2 will serve the communities of tomorrow
It’s sometimes good to reflect on any major policy announcement, particularly one that commits to £32 Bn of…
Economics and perception
I’ve read with interest the recent LabourList posts by Owen Jones and Emma Burnell. I think on the…
The politics of the seminar room is costing Labour
Labour’s message isn’t cutting through. The announcement last week that the party could not promise to reverse every…
