‘Starmer’s speech was a full-on embrace of New Labour, even down to the pledge card’
Anyone who was hoping for a repudiation of New Labour in today’s speech by Keir Starmer will be…
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Abortion decriminalisation vote: ‘Let’s protect women from Victorian laws’
This is one of two op-eds about Johnson’s proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which would prevent…
Abortion decriminalisation vote: ‘MPs must beware unintended consequences’
This is one of two op-eds about a proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which would prevent…
‘Braverman’s call to scrap two-child cap rings alarm bells for Labour in power’
Over the weekend, Suella Braverman – one of the most right-wing MPs in the Conservative Party – dropped…
‘Securonomics, Heevesianism… why you won’t find Labour’s vision in buzzwords’
Thirty years ago, Gordon Brown was being ridiculed for his reference to “Post Neo-Classical Endogenous Growth Theory” –…
‘The locals underlined the weaknesses of the mayoral model. But Labour can fix it’
Eight weeks ago, I warned of “huge embarrassment” if the party did not sweep the mayoral board. Richard Parker’s…
‘Labour can cement its Blue Wall gains by seizing the one-nation, moderate baton’
In so many senses, Labour has found itself in an unexpectedly positive position. From leading by 20-plus points…
‘The party’s BAME Labour power grab would betray trust of BAME members’
We live in unprecedented times. After six months of mass slaughter in Gaza, the conflict in the Middle…
‘Labour cannot be complacent about a return in Scotland – or the union’s future’
The resignation of Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland last week provides yet more political opportunity for…
John Healey: ‘Here’s why Labour is the real party of defence’
In this era of increasing threats to our security, prosperity, and values, we need a new era of…
