‘Defecting to Reform follows the polls. Answering the great questions of our age follows the people’
When elected MPs defect to Reform UK, they’re making a political statement. But let’s be clear about what kind: they’re following the polls, not…
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Stella Tsantekidou column: ‘You can just do things!’
On Sunday, the NEC rejected Andy Burnham’s request to leave his mayoral seat and run for Parliament, denying…
‘Standing firm for our farmers: why Britain’s ‘red lines’ in trade must be the standard for all’
Imagine you’re a British sheep farmer. You play by the rules, abiding by regulations that mean you’d never…
‘Efficiency must stop meaning cuts – we need a post-austerity vision for public services’
Our public services are under immense pressure. From Whitehall departments to councils to NHS trusts, all are expected…
‘It’s time to end the ‘postcode lottery’ on water bills’
At a time when millions of households are still grappling with the cost-of-living crisis, water bills remain a…
‘Burnham would?’
It’s all very Shakespearean. A tale of ambitions long harboured and oft thwarted – sometimes even self-sabotaged. The…
Paul Nowak Column: ‘solidarity doesn’t stop at the border. It never has’
At the end of last year, LabourList asked me for my one wish for 2026. I didn’t hesitate:…
‘Working people need secure jobs – we must give all workers a Guaranteed Hours Contract’
For far too long, my constituents in Corby and East Northamptonshire have not all had access to good,…
‘Honest labelling: why transparency on meat and dairy matters’
Last month, just before Christmas, Defra launched its Animal Welfare Strategy – a hugely commendable and ambitious set…
‘Offshore wind is protecting us from price shocks – not cutting energy bills’
The government’s record-breaking offshore wind auction last week was a win for the energy sector. It will help…
