‘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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Are the government tackling violence against women? Or just having lots of meetings?
Not long after taking office, Theresa May said that she wanted to end violence against women. Today that…
Shocking news – Labour’s election team are seeking advice from those who have won elections
There’s been a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth/yelps of delight (delete as appropriate) amongst some in…
Nelson Mandela was a leader who touched everyone
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To the extent that Nelson Mandela had mainland neighbours in the 1980’s I was one of them
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The Legacy of Nelson Mandela to Race Equality in Britain
With the loss of the first black President of South Africa everyone around the world is in mourning…
We need a single mum subsidy, not cash for smug marrieds
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Mandela was the best of us – but he was neither saint nor god. He was a politician
How do you even begin to write about the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela? So many words…
I have lost a lifelong hero
Every Christmas Eve, my Dad would take us kids to the West End of London. We had traditions…
Nelson Mandela’s speech to Labour Party conference
As the world remembers Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy, here’s his clever, touching – and funny – speech…
Ed Miliband on Nelson Mandela: “He moved the world and the world will miss him deeply”
Following the passing this evening of Nelson Mandela, Ed Miliband has released the following statement: “Nelson Mandela taught…
