‘The Palestine Action ban risks being heavy-handed and counterproductive’
The Home Secretary’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action (PA) as a terrorist organisation has caused a lot of…
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‘The most underrated influence on today’s Labour government? Anthony Crosland’
A few months ago I had the pleasure of watching Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky’s Gang of Three,…
‘To end austerity, wealth taxes are a moral and economic necessity’
The UK is at a crossroads. This government inherited the dire legacy of a lost decade of cuts,…
‘Labour’s real challenge is fixing Britain’s story, not just its problems’
There’s an old meme where one friend says, “I’m mad.” His friend replies, “here’s a solution,” handing over…
‘Even the spectre of Corbyn’s party could prove fatal for Starmer and Labour’
We still know very little about Jeremy Corbyn’s new party. Currently operating under the placeholder “Your Party”, its…
Remembering Robin Cook: ‘A Scottish Labour giant whose vision still resonates’
This week marks twenty years since the untimely passing of Robin Cook, one of the finest parliamentarians our…
Palestine Action, conference, and one member one vote – Labour NEC report
The prime minister Keir Starmer, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and justice secretary Shabana Mahmood all gave updates,…
‘Tactical voting helped Labour to win, but it can’t rely on it for victory in 2029’
Tactical voting played a crucial role in the 2024 general election, but with politics becoming even more volatile,…
A radical homelessness agenda could be Rayner’s defining legacy
One year on from a momentous election victory, Angela Rayner has appealed to her colleagues to “step-up” and…
‘From kitchen tables to high streets: why Labour must champion small businesses’
The Small Business Plan, unveiled last week, marks a major milestone, putting the needs of Britain’s 5.5 million…
