We need to develop a principled education policy that sets us out from the Coalition
There has been a drift in some recent postings to suggest that one way to find clear water…
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The boy from Banff played more like Brazil (circa 2014 not 1970)
Alex Salmond went into this week’s debate with a reputation as a charismatic favourite. A bit like Brazil…
Labour members won’t forgive Mayoral candidates who put their ambition before the party
I’ve written a piece for the London Evening Standard today on the London Mayoral race post-Boris, including an…
How we do more to tackle crime in a time of less
In his principles for establishing the police service in London, Sir Robert Peel recognised that the first responsibility…
Labour should demand the Coalition’s resignation if Scotland votes for independence
Currently Scotland seems likely to reject independence in the referendum on 18 September. But there are many undecided…
Ignoring Ukip isn’t just an electoral mistake: it is a moral one too
So the conversation goes: Labour supporter/friend/strategist: What’s the majority you need to overturn? Me: 92 Labour supporter: Oh…
Boris might be a winner, but he will not be the saviour of Toryism
Boris likes alliteration. The Boris Bus, Boris Bikes Etc. Now there’s a new one – the Boris Basket.…
The pressure on Cameron over Gaza is growing after Warsi’s resignation
It’s not exactly a secret that I disagree with many of the policies of the current Tory Government.…
We can’t tackle the housing benefit bill without tackling the housing crisis
Rachel Reeves’ speech yesterday was bold and astute in making the case that the UK’s ever-increasing welfare bill…
Is now the time for online voting?
Like so many members across the country I recently received an email from the electoral services enclosing my…
