‘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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Labour’s zero-based spending review: five hundred year wisdom
An old tale has resurfaced again recently, most noticeably in David Cameron’s conference speech; that an Oxford college,…
Housing is back at the top of the political agenda – so what next?
Labour conference included a plethora of policies ready-made for doorstep conversations. Like many activists with policies fresh in…
It’s time to end the spare gun subsidy
In the UK, over 700,000 people have gun licenses for nearly two million guns. The overwhelming majority of…
Miliband’s plan: Taxing the predators to fund the producers
Back in 2011, Ed Miliband made a conference speech that was less than well received. It was perceived…
Our strength is determined by our treatment of the weak
While many give the impression of believing UK aid is in some way a niche policy area, it…
Who will be Labour’s candidate for London Mayor? Here’s the first poll
A very interesting piece of polling came out yesterday – the first indication as to where Labour’s candidates…
PMQs Verdict: Whilst Dave and Ed shadow-boxed, Dennis stole the show
Ed doesn’t want to talk about the economy, says Dave. Dave doesn’t want to talk about the cost…
UK inflation is officially the highest in Europe
Is it any wonder we’re all feeling poorer? Prices in Britain are rising faster than anywhere else in…
Dennis Skinner calls on Cameron to abolish ATOS
This is real oratory this…
Andrew Mitchell has been wronged – and the Labour movement should defend him
It’s fair to say that not all Labour activists will always have had a positive opinion of the…
