The art of the political apology
There are few things more difficult in politics than apologising without making things worse – and there are…
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What is conference for? It’s where the Labour family comes together
As I gathered the tinder wood this morning for the heretical Mark Ferguson, premised namely upon his suggestion…
Is it time to abolish party conference?
What is Labour Party conference for? As thousands book their hotels and receive their passes ahead of the…
The construction industry is in crisis
Before becoming an MP, I spent 30 years in construction, working for some big players in the industry…
Comment Is Free: eating the Guardian
Once upon a time, there was a left-wing newspaper. Its founder, C.P. Scott, clearly saw it as less…
Bringing the Living Wage to Scotland – an idea whose time has come
“An idea whose time has come”. Not my words, nor even those of the Living Wage Foundation, on…
The people in the Labour Party who need to shut up
“We can’t go on together – with suspicious minds” – Elvis Presley An air of mistrust and suspicion…
Cameron needs to distance himself – and politics – from the money of a convicted thief
How hard is Cameron thinking about whether to pay back the £440,000 donations to the Tories, made between…
I’d never been called a Nazi before – until this summer…
I’ve been called a “Nazi” twice this summer. Well, once really. One time what they actually said was…
Is it time for Labour and the LibDems to start talking?
“…let me be clear: I have repeatedly stated that coalition government will not occur unless it is preceded…
An open letter to Bradford Labour Party, from Tower Hamlets – how to handle Galloway
Dear Bradford West Labour Party, Congratulations on your local election results in May. You managed to contain the…
