Labour has a self-inflicted gene pool problem
The Labour leadership hopefuls represent what Diane Abbott last week called a ‘spadocracy’. Three of the four declared…
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Neither the Tories or the SNP are effectively dealing with FOBTs
As the last Parliament closed, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) remained one of the “barnacles” on the Tory…
Five lessons for 2020
I joined our party four and a half years ago, having realised that Labour alone can deliver a…
When trade unions are weakened, the rights of all working people become compromised
Let’s talk about the proposals in Wednesday’s Queen’s speech for trade unions. First there was the proposal to…
Aspiration is a story, not a slogan
As Labour soul-searches for new leadership and policies, the word ‘aspiration’ has swirled around ever more densely. Though…
What is Labour for?
We, Labour, are doomed unless we recognise that a second election defeat in five years, against a party…
Gatwick’s plan is simpler, cheaper, faster and quieter
SPONSORED POST At Gatwick, we believe the economic benefits of airport expansion must be balanced with the impact…
Branches are more than just foot canvassers
One of the few rays of light in this bleak month has been the level of new Labour…
You can’t replace the experiences of millions of workers with ‘aspirational politics’
Over my long life I have been many things: As a lad I was a child labourer who…
Attention please: there’s too much politics in our leadership contest
This is going to sound like a weird thing to say but bear with me: There’s too much…
