‘Black history shows us how there is no social justice without economic justice’
Last month, I had the immense honour of representing the Welsh government in Birmingham, Alabama, as the community…
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‘Politicians need to stop talking green jobs and start talking good jobs’
Everyone knows what a good job is. It’s one that pays the bills, provides stability and certainty, enables…
‘How Labour is helping women win – and can help you too’
Inspired by the impressive conference speeches of Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and their fellow female shadow cabinet members?…
‘Labour conference’s influence has never lived up to its founders’ ideals’
While its delegates basked in by-election glory, few believed that this year’s Labour conference would shape Labour policy.…
‘Backing an Israel-Hamas ceasefire now would be a recipe for endless war’
LabourList has run a series of pieces offering different views on the conflict in Israel and Palestine, its…
‘Labour can turn apathy into enthusiasm by talking up its popular policies more’
Labour’s performance in the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections last week hit the top end of expectations –…
‘Streeting gets the public’s views on the NHS, even if CLPs may not like them’
Wes Streeting’s speech to Labour conference a couple of weeks ago was a memorable one. It was big,…
‘Labour shouldn’t fixate on bankers’ bonuses – here’s how to fix the City’
Generally speaking, when bank regulations hit the headlines it usually means that something has gone catastrophically wrong. So…
Murray Elder obituary by Gordon Brown: ‘He made us radical but credible’
In his famous essay, Homage to Tom Maguire, the historian EP Thompson wrote in praise of heroes who…
‘Reviving New Labour cohesion plans can stop tensions rising over Israel-Palestine’
LabourList has run a series of pieces offering different views on the conflict in Israel and Palestine, its…
