Labour and the new realities of UK politics
Commentators and potential leadership contenders are, understandably, anxious to arrive at conclusions about why Labour did so badly…
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Don’t narrow our leadership bid
As the Labour Party licks its wounds after our worst General election defeat for 100 years we could…
No more abstract nouns, we need to start talking about the real world
At rapid pace since Labour’s catastrophic defeat a fortnight ago, my inbox has been pinging with explanations about…
Cameron’s cynical immigration proposals will only benefit UKIP
David Cameron’s announcement of yet another immigrant “crackdown” is beyond cynical. In 2010 he made a pledge to…
The last thing Labour needs is a two year interim leader
When Ed Miliband’s leadership faced a wobble last Autumn (or, at least, at the wobbliest bit of his…
Poetry and prose please!
“As we come marching, marching, unnumbered women dead Go crying through our singing their ancient cry for bread.…
Elections aren’t won in the centre ground
It’s tempting to think that elections are won in the middle. Imagine a hundred voters – spanning a…
The British people want a relationship not a speed date
Over the next few months the debate about our general election defeat will focus on Ed and the…
Changing London: An open letter to Labour’s Mayor of London candidates
With attention divided between the election post mortem and the national leadership contest the London mayoral ballot, for…
Why it’s time the Labour Party elected a woman leader
If you’re reading this, the chances are you’re proud to be a member of the Labour Party. I…
