Your Britain is our website – and the good news is the Party think so too
It’s very easy to be cynical about the Labour Party’s policy making process. My God is it easy.…
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Verdict: At PMQs, substance alone never beats style
David Cameron won this subdued PMQs. Of that there is no doubt. That’s not because this was an…
Lord Ashcroft has crystallised Labour’s big dilemma
Lord Ashcroft occupies a curious position in British politics nowadays. Three years ago the Billionare from Belize was…
Why is Labour not using the business community against the Tories?
There are three key areas where Labour should be making common cause with British businesses against this government.…
Thatcher worship offers diminishing returns for Ed
British politics is so tribal that it still has novelty value to say anything positive about a leader…
5 things we’ve learned about One Nation and Labour’s next manifesto
Last week Jon Cruddas Guest Edited LabourList, which was an informative experience (and not just in the sense…
The Arc of Underachievement: How to ensure no school is left behind
One of the achievements I am most proud of is the way in which the gap between the…
Labour’s welfare dilemma
Ed Miliband has argued that Labour’s position on welfare should do more to demand responsibility and reward contribution, sparking…
In selections, perception is everything
Jon Cruddas is Guest Editing LabourList this week, but I’m back briefly to talk about last night’s events…
The reality of long term sickness and disability
When Jon asked me to write an article about social security for sick and disabled people I’ll confess,…
