‘Starmerism is not a Blairite project. New Labour’s liberal quality is under threat’
In 1995, at a key moment in the creation of New Labour, Tony Blair gave a speech to…
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‘Close working with Germany’s SPD hints at Labour’s future foreign policy aims’
It’s been a pretty desperate few years in relations between the UK and Germany, even though, of course,…
‘Dangerous Channel crossings must end. Unlike the Tories, Labour has a real plan’
The illegal migration bill has now gained royal assent. Make no mistake, it is a con. The Labour…
‘Energy firms are failing on clean energy. Public ownership is the way forward’
During a time of escalating climate crisis and a surging cost of living, the recent quarterly profits reported…
‘Labour must lead the charge against blood money from Russian fossil fuels’
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there has been an uneasy truce in British politics over the war. There…
‘Our research shows voters no longer trust the Tories when times get tough’
So much of recent British politics has come down to something quite simple. Swing voters identify the Conservatives with…
Best Labour leaders we never had: Bryan Gould
In 1992, John Smith was elected Labour Party leader with 91% of the tripartite electoral college of MPs,…
‘We know what the public thinks about foreign policy. We just might not like it’
The annual survey of British attitudes to foreign policy issues was published on 19th July. Previous versions have…
‘Negligible demand, great risk: Labour shouldn’t stand in Northern Ireland’
Once every parliamentary term, the Labour Party reviews its long-standing policy not to stand candidates in Northern Ireland.…
‘The NPF was a missed opportunity – but the left can hold its head high’
From an NHS on its knees to failing public services to an out-of-control cost-of-living crisis, the Tories have…
