A new kind of politics in action
I was first elected as a Councillor in 2010. Since then Manchester City Council has lost nearly half…
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The Tories’ Trade Union Bill shows them up as latter-day luddites
While Tory Ministers erroneously dress-up the Trade Union Bill as modernisation, their continued refusal to introduce e-balloting alongside…
Syria: Should we intervene?
Over the coming months, the Government is expected to put forward proposals for a military intervention in Syria…
A week is a long time in politics
Last week, I wrote of George Osborne as favourite to replace David Cameron as leader of the Conservatives. This…
Meacher was scholarly, considerate and magnificently right on the big issues
Michael Meacher has died as he lived, seldom attracting any fuss or attention, and seldom burdening his friends…
Why Heathrow is no longer a choice between the environment and the economy
SPONSORED POST There is no denying that air quality is a real and present concern for local communities…
PMQs verdict: Corbyn controls the tempo, manner and mood of the debate
The effectiveness of Jeremy Corbyn’s relaxed PMQs style is still up for debate. The Leader of the Opposition stood…
Devolution can be our quiet revolution
In the midst of the national chaos of politics, life quietly trundles on in the shires. Last…
Labour must ensure human rights is on the agenda for Narendra Modi’s visit
The preparations are already underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival to British shores in November. For…
Tory MPs should find their consciences and vote with Labour to protect tax credits
By Owen Smith MP and Seema Malhotra MP Today it looks as though the Tory Party are lining…
