Power to the people – why I voted for party reform
It is a privilege to represent you on the NEC. I feel the responsibility of that at every…
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Will Labour stop discrimination against teachers in faith schools?
Ed Miliband’s new education chief says ‘All the evidence suggests that the quality of an individual teacher is…
The situation in Gaza is bad, but to compare it to the Holocaust is grotesque. Yasmin Qureshi should apologise
As I rule I try to write about the Middle East only when necessary so as to avoid…
Labour must find a way of working with Cameron to save the union
This morning David Cameron made a much trumpeted speech on the importance of the union ahead of Scotland’s…
What does success look like?
Can you ever envisage yourself being delighted that a local hospital has been closed? Or a police station?…
Boris Johnson is a “serial fibber”, says union leader that London Mayor won’t meet
London isn’t as easy to get around today as tube workers go on strike over the loss of…
PMQs Verdict: Men men men men manly men?
For today’s PMQs, I expected drudgery. Or at the very least “dredgery”. All politicians must – in these…
Labour must win back power – so we can give it away
Next week Jon Cruddas is giving a keynote speech to the New Local Government Network that should give…
It’s time Miliband ignored Labourites who can’t stand left-wing populism
For years it was always the left of the Labour party that was criticised for ignoring public opinion…
Labour NEC backs Miliband’s party reform proposals 28-2, and sends them to special conference
Labour’s NEC had a much anticipated meeting to discuss party reforms today, as most of you will already…
