How will the leadership race finish? Four paths to victory
This piece is probably going to please precisely no one. These thoughts are not based on any knowledge…
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Our counter-terrorism policy is a mess and it’s about time Labour said so
Here are three predictions for the next few years: 1) ISIS will continue to consolidate its territory in…
PMQs Verdict: Who is the party of working people?
Who is the party of working people? No, I know you think you know. But who is really the party…
Who are Labour’s most successful leaders?
One of the up sides to having blogged for nine years is that there are certain key posts…
Brussels hustings: What do the leadership candidates think about Europe?
Labour leadership candidates took part in a hustings in the European Parliament with MEPs and staff yesterday. This…
Let’s not forget that the Tories have problems too
The unedifying sight of a gloating Prime Minister will surprise those able to take a step back and…
The next leader must be able to make the case for voting Labour to anyone
If there is one thing that Labour must take from the recent general election, and the last five…
It’s not voter ID or community organising – it’s a question of how we do both
Winning political parties have three key ingredients – popular leadership, plausible policies and professional campaigns. There has been…
We decided a week ago to broaden the debate about Labour’s future – let’s not try and close it down now
Two-thirds of voters think Labour were too soft on benefits going into the election. I don’t like it.…
Controlling immigration – more than just a mug’s game
There is a peculiar silence that occurs from time to time on the doorstep. It is normally after…
