‘Protest politics is failing London – Labour is not’
Somewhere in Lewisham this morning, a child woke up in temporary accommodation. They got ready for school in…
Comment
‘Bread, circuses, and polling errors: Are we truly measuring what matters?’
The most important part of the body politic is the stomach. The eyes can be distracted, the ears…
‘Smearing the membership is not the path to victory’
The BBC has once again found itself in the firing line this week after its editing of a…
U-turn if you want to…
This is an adapted version of my analysis from the LabourList email this morning. To receive our email…
Crime, welfare, abortion: Where could Reform threaten Labour next?
“Today is just the start of something very big indeed,” Nigel Farage declared this week as he unveiled…
‘The UK will never have a Mamdani moment’
It is the morning of 5th November. Zohran Mamdani is elected Mayor of New York City, and some…
Deborah Mattinson Column: ‘Labour must never forget who it’s fighting for’
Focus groups can be depressing. For me, the worst in decades were after Labour’s shattering defeat in 2019.…
‘A luxury levy is the politically savvy way to ensure the rich pay more tax’
The Chancellor faces a familiar dilemma at the November 2025 budget. Taxes must rise, and intense debate continues…
Briefing Encounters
This is an adapted version of my analysis from the LabourList email this morning. To receive our email…
‘Global climate shocks demand global action: Britain’s role in building a liveable future for all’
The impacts of climate change are no longer distant warnings – they’re disasters we watch unfold every day.…
