‘The five parts of Labour’s electoral coalition – and why they’re all fragile’
Labour’s election victory was built on winning very specific types of parliamentary constituencies. My work in Labour Together’s…
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‘They don’t always get what they wish for: A history of how Labour elects its leaders – and when reform goes wrong’
We are now in the season before conference, when ideas are floated to test support before delegates gather.…
‘Scrapping one-word Ofsted judgements shows not all bold reforms need cash’
If you were asked to name the Tory cabinet minister who had most impact during the dog-days of…
2024 US election: ‘Is Harrismania a honeymoon, or can she really win?’
The Democratic convention in Chicago proved to be a gathering in the great revivalist tradition of America with…
Labour to Win NEC elections pitch: ‘Elections don’t win themselves. Our changed party still needs our help’
Labour Party members could be forgiven for thinking that they are done with elections for this year –…
Grassroots Voice 4 NEC elections pitch: ‘We’ll champion transformative change and members’ democratic rights’
In Keir Starmer’s speech to the nation on Tuesday, he said: “When there is a deep rot, deep…
Winter fuel allowance: ‘Why I’m urging the government to think again on cuts’
We don’t chose our inheritance, but we are responsible for shaping our future. After years of neglect, Labour…
Keir Starmer speech today in full: Transcript as PM addresses nation
Good morning – and welcome. Sunshine, no rain, no wind… probably tempting fate. But it’s really good to…
‘Faith communities can be integral to Labour’s government of service’
Every day of the week, in each corner of the country, hundreds of thousands of volunteers give their…
‘Beyond the two-child benefit cap, what should Labour’s long-term strategy against poverty look like?’
This article was originally published on the University of Sheffield SPERI Blog. There’s a very good case for removing the two-child…
