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…
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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…
New marginals polling shows big Labour lead over Tories
New polling carried out by Survation in thirteen Conservative held marginal seats shows a nine point swing towards…
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.…
Gaza is a true test of political leadership
We all know that it is far easier to stand up to the weak than the strong. as Ed…
With Gaza, it is time Ed Miliband seized the moment on British foreign policy
Four years after becoming leader of the Labour party, Ed Miliband has yet to offer his vision for…
Don’t underestimate Darling – he can beat Salmond
Update: A Guardian/ICM poll of viewers says Darling won the debate by 56% to 44%. I’m feeling quite vindicated by…
If Sayeeda Warsi knows what the government policy is on Gaza, could she please tell the rest of us?
It’s rare for a minister to resign on a point of policy principle. It’s equally rare for a…
How to deal with UKIP’s threat to Labour
I have the following reactions to the news that UKIP might win five Labour held seats (Ashfield, Dudley…
Remembering Serjeant Robert Graham – and millions like him
Across Britain tonight lights will be turned off at 10pm to mark the World War One centenary. Foreign…
