‘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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Raising the benchmark
A new report by New Economics Foundation for Unison is a stark reminder, if one were needed, that public…
A long journey in someone else’s shoes? Or rummaging round in the Tory dressing up box?
The Conservative Party have been twisting in the wind since the death of Nelson Mandela. As Parliament honoured…
How to take the toxicity out of the MP’s salaries debate
The long drawn out process of giving MPs a divisive and unnecessary pay rise has been going on…
IDS has failed spectacularly – why is he still in a job?
So finally today, IDS will face the Work and Pensions Select Committee to answer questions about Universal Credit.…
Ed Miliband’s tribute to Nelson Mandela – “We mourn his loss. We give thanks for his life. And we honour his legacy.”
Speaking in the Commons today – Ed Miliband made the following tribute to Nelson Mandela: Mr Speaker, today…
Ed Miliband’s Christmas card
Miliband’s Christmas card is out, and he’s stuck with his usual style – a family photo. Here it…
Get your act together and your ducks in a row
As psephological indicators go, the Any Questions audience is not entirely reliable. All through the 1980s audience members…
Nelson Mandela and the Conservative Party – forgive, but never forget
‘Forgive,’ urged Nelson Mandela after the battle against apartheid triumphed, ‘but never forget’. He might have had in…
Falkirk PPC selected after long and controversial process
After a long and controversial process, Falkirk CLP have selected their candidate for the General Election – and…
A People’s Railway for Scotland
A new report by rail expert Professor Paul Salveson, commissioned by ASLEF, the Co-operative Party and the Socialist Environment and…
