Why Miliband still matters
Ed Miliband looks awkward in most pictures. He is a geek, more interested in policy detail than grand…
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Labour have had a wasted week – we can’t afford any more of them
We are too near the General Election to excuse the lack of focus we have exhibited over the…
If Blair were able to accept responsibility – his case would be far stronger
In America, they have something called the Pottery Barn Rule – “you broke it, you own it”. Over…
I’m backing Britain to reject this nonsense
The story ran on Saturday, when much of the country was fixated on England’s first game in the…
World cup blues
The law that could leave News UK facing a billion plus fine, also applies to “…every person who…
Why Miliband posing with the Sun makes no sense
Media management is a complex business, and perhaps it’s one that I’ll never entirely understand. There are political…
Labour’s real ‘blue collar’ problem
As is entirely predictable, the post local elections analysis has focused on ‘what on earth is Labour to…
What are charities for?
“when I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor,…
Fabian research shows how “Ukip effect” threatens Labour – even in “safe” seats
As the general election fast approaches, further evidence has emerged which shows that Ukip pose a threat to…
The Birmingham schools controversy raises many questions – and not just for Muslims
Michael Gove’s intervention in the Trojan Horse schools controversy is defined by incompetence and contradiction. He wants our…
