Hope in Holborn and St Pancras
There’s something about canvassing with certain politicians. It comes from the delays that happen because they are so…
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Labour needs to deliver the best of times for all
“The best of times and the worst of times” – Charles Dickens wrote 160 years ago to begin…
Tory council forced into shutdown because of incompetence
The Tory council in Barnet has come to a standstill, as it’s emerged that the political balance on…
Like déjà vu all over again
Despite the ink being barely dry on the Coalition’s Growth and Infrastructure Act, the latest Queen’s Speech has…
Miliband’s shadow cabinet to meet with Welsh cabinet
The Labour shadow cabinet will meet with the Welsh cabinet, led by Carwyn Jones, this week. With the…
Why Miliband still matters
Ed Miliband looks awkward in most pictures. He is a geek, more interested in policy detail than grand…
The question Labour needs to answer: What will be your first big cut?
If Labour win next year, if we form a government, if Ed Miliband is the Prime Minister, then…
Unison leader tells Labour “the only way to deal with the cost of living crisis is to give people a pay increase”
Unison General Secretary Dave Prentis threw down the gauntlet to the Labour leadership on pay today, pushing the…
How do we re-engage politics with people?
Our politics is in crisis. Turnout is falling, trust in politicians seems to be at a record low,…
Public distrust of the government is spreading far and fast
Today, against a backdrop of anger over pay, the destruction of our NHS and deep cuts to local government…
Labour need a new slogan. How about: ‘Devolution Works’?
Labour did well in the local elections and although no one thinks victory next year is inevitable, there…
