PMQs Verdict: “Tory” Harman can still take Cameron to task on welfare
“Come over here!” shouted the Conservative MPs, waving their arms in a beckoning fashion as Harriet Harman stood…
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It’s the Gagging Bill, Part Two: The Trade Union Bill is undemocratic and will do nothing to address the productivity gap
It’s no surprise that a majority Tory government has immediately regressed to its worst instincts. Faced with a…
Don’t let the Greek fiasco weaken Labour’s commitment to Europe
The Greek settlement, or perhaps better the eurozone’s Diktat, is outrageous. It reflects such an intrusive, dictatorial, dirigiste,…
Rail cuts: Ministers and Network Rail have questions to answer
Three months ago today, David Cameron and George Osborne unveiled a manifesto that made this promise to voters:…
The budget was a missed opportunity for ambitious devolution
Last week’s Budget was a real opportunity to deliver devolution to every part of England, but the Chancellor…
The leadership candidates are keeping things civil – so should their supporters
Well this current period in the internal life of the Labour Party is certainly cathartic. We appear to…
If Labour want to be a credible opposition, they should oppose the government’s benefits cap
We’re often told that politicians have to make “hard decisions”. This is usually a precursor to a policy…
Labour shouldn’t accept the Tories’ false dichotomy of deficit rises or benefit cuts
“We won’t oppose the household benefit cap [or] what [the Conservatives] brought forward in relation to restricting benefits…
Tackling UKIP – I want to hear from you
I’m writing this blog because I need your help. Every Labour Party member knows that we face a…
How to win the Labour leadership contest
On 12th September 1995, Tony Blair went down to Brighton to address the TUC. Although Labour was by…
