“The status quo is now not an option” – Brown lays out an argument for further devolution
This morning, Gordon Brown made a speech on the Scottish referendum where he pushed the devolution reforms that…
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Bercow is simply trying to bring an old institution into the modern era
The architects of Portcullis House must have had a sense of humour. These modern offices sit opposite Big…
What does David Lammy’s announcement mean for the race for Mayor?
David Lammy has announced he intends to run for London Mayor today. He is the second candidate to…
David Lammy announces his intention to stand for London Mayor
David Lammy has announced he will seek the Labour nomination for London Mayor. In an interview in tonight’s…
Taking pride in solidarity
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about marching. I’ve been wondering what it means to march when it…
Why are you Labour?
Why are you a member of the Labour Party? I’d been a member for years when someone first…
Labour suspends party members over Rotherham abuse investigation
It’s reported this morning that Labour Party have suspended four members in relation to the findings found by…
Chris Kelly standing down is as significant as Douglas Carswell defecting
Defections from one political party to another don’t happen very often, and they make great political theatre, so…
Weekly survey: Crime commissioners, Douglas Carswell and Labour defections
The role of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) has been in the news lately, with the low turnout…
Irreconcilable differences and unreasonable behaviour
I committed one of those Twitter no-nos last week when the news about Douglas Carswell quitting the Tories…
