‘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…
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‘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…
‘After the locals, Labour must show on Gaza it truly understands voter anger’
Labour says it will listen to its supporters’ concerns over Gaza. Now it must show it understands what…
Local elections: ‘Four clear yardsticks for how Labour did – and how we scored’
Every year since 2011, I have written a preview of the local elections and a scorecard after the…
‘In facing up to the country’s problems, Labour needs to draw the line with the Conservatives on tax and spend’
The Conservatives’ slide into electoral gloom has been borne out by the local elections. The Tories lack political…
The Searchers by Andy Beckett: ‘A vivid profile of left MPs, down but not out’
Andy Beckett’s new book is, he writes in the introduction, “the story of a group of political explorers…
Local elections: ‘The right split vote is more damaging than left splits’
Local elections are drawn-out affairs. Unlike in a general election where the result is known by the morning,…
