Why we joined the tens of thousands marching in Manchester
By Cllr Jim McMahon and Cllr Kieran Quinn If you believe the hype, Greater Manchester’s aspiration and politics…
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Reaching out to micro businesses and self-employed, the Labour Party way
At the moment, it seems one of the big questions is – how Labour are you really? As…
So long, Denis
I was once writing a column about leadership and those moments when you really have to be tough…
Healey showed what guts it took to be a Common Sense Chancellor
There’s a certain art to be Chancellor of the Exchequer during the good times. It’s a time to…
Healey saw off Benn in 1981. What are the similarities with today?
The death of Denis Healey would have been a huge moment of sadness and reflection whatever the timing…
Tory ministers have failed to act on the emissions test scandal
When the VW emissions scandal began to unfold last week, I said that the problem might well end…
Why Corbyn’s Labour should support the Cities Bill
Anyone looking for definitive policy commitments at Labour Party Conference this week would have left Brighton feeling disappointed.…
Labour can’t take London for granted
Labour’s confidence in the capital city is often misplaced. Those who think that a Sadiq Khan victory in…
What did we learn at Labour conference?
1 – What are Labour’s policies? While the policy was not debated, Labour’s current position on Trident (that…
The new car smoking ban is a landmark moment for public health
Today, new regulations come into force that prohibit smoking in cars where children are present. This is a…
