‘Jack Charlton and Labour’s rural tradition’
As the Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington, I represent communities that helped build both the Labour…
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Is this Labour’s “Year of the Eagle”?
“I’m a democrat so I always believe that the public are right even if they give me a…
How sexist is the media? The figures don’t lie…
This week the BBC Trust outlined new targets it must reach, in an overhaul of its governing structure;…
Most non-voters say they’ll vote in 2015 – and Labour would benefit
There was some disagreement earlier this year when a Fabian Society report suggested that Labour would need the…
Jon Cruddas IPPR speech – ‘Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll understand’
Jon Cruddas was speaking at Coin Street today to launch the IPPR interim report on The Condition of Britain.…
Dodgy Lib Dem bar charts are making a comeback
The Lib Dems have been a bit more sheepish about campaigning in the past few years, but with…
Is the debate on party reform missing the point (again)?
The deadline for submissions to the Collins Review is less than two weeks away, the process – most…
Sexism still lies at the heart of all aspects of public life
Here are some things that have happened over the last week: On Sunday, news broke of the list…
Ed Balls votes in the Commons dressed as Santa
This year (as every other year), Ed Balls was appearing as Santa in Parliament for the Christmas party for…
Collins Review – opportunities to be seized and traps to be avoided
Ray Collins has a tough assignment. But, based on my consultations with party and trade union members across…
PMQs Verdict: Flat, flat flat
Ed Miliband and David Cameron both spoke in the Commons on Monday to pay tribute to the life…
