‘Why Iceland’s EU referendum matters to British progressives’
On August 29, Icelanders voted on whether to resume EU membership negotiations. The results were decisive, with 47…
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Which selections are open, and which are All-women shortlist? (Part 2)
Last month we brought you the first set of decisions from the part’s powerful “Org Sub” committee on…
This should be our national shame
A week today the Chancellor will stand in the rarified surroundings of the Commons to give his budget…
What the Tories really think about Ed Balls
Tory MPs usually spend their time talking about how dreadful Ed Balls is, and how they’d like nothing…
Why spending a day with the Tories was a cheerful experience
On Saturday I went to the Conservative Home ‘Victory 2015’ Conference. It actually proved quite a tonic for…
There are too many people chasing every job
According to government figures unemployment is falling, but detailed analysis from UNISON has shown that in parts of…
We are staring a lost European decade in the face. This has consequences for Labour
“Send in the clowns” ran the Economist’s front page last week, in a biting but wholly apt comment…
Huhne falls to earth (but denies he’s a bully) – Media and Blog roundup: March 12th 2013
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The Tory Right and the perils of confirmation bias
There’s a poll out this morning that tells the Tory Right what they want to hear. I hope…
“I could have written it myself”
That’s what Liberal Democrat MP, Stephen Williams said yesterday when asked about Labour’s mansion tax motion, which MPs…
Why Labour should oppose changes to teachers’ pay
Last year, Michael Gove announced that he will scrap the national pay scales for teachers by this September,…
