‘Reopening the Brexit debate would be a mistake’
Britain’s debate about Europe has been trapped between two competing stories. One says Brexit liberated Britain from an…
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The Tories are coming for the Minimum Wage – get angry
What is the greatest achievement of Labour’s most recent stint in government? Is it Sure Start? Record investment…
The Bedroom Tax isn’t funny – and we’re not April Fools
The country is in the grip of a housing crisis. Raising the deposit for a mortgage to buy…
Labour’s stewardship of the NHS resumes today
As of today the NHS system of healthcare and the legal responsibility of the government to provide adequate…
Ed Miliband interview: Part two – on selections, community organising and the future of the Labour Party
On Thursday I travelled with Ed Miliband and his community organising “guru” Arnie Graf to Carlisle and Preston…
The government has complete disregard for the needs of rail passengers
The Coalition’s decision to return East Coast Trains – currently run by the government owned Directly Operated Railways…
Ed Miliband interview: Part one – on immigration, tuition fees, housing, Lord Ahmed and much more
On Thursday I travelled with Ed Miliband and his community organising “guru” Arnie Graf to Carlisle and Preston…
Labour launches new “Millionaires Millions” leaflet as research shows average family £891 worse off this year
The party is ramping up its campaign against the “Millionaire’s Tax Cut” and the capping of tax credits…
Labour is innovating – but the change has only just begun
This is a really tricky article to write for two reasons. Firstly, it may come across as critical…
This could change the way Labour does politics
On Thursday I travelled with Ed Miliband and his Community Organising “guru” Arnie Graf to see some of…
Dancing to Early Day Motions
Music is incredibly important to me. The direct power and impact of a good tune coupled with a…
