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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Legal Loansharking: organising for change
Today, Ed Miliband visited Walthamstow as part of his Real Change to Win tour to see how Labour…
How I learned to stop worrying and accept community organising
This morning I’m in Walthamstow where Ed Miliband and Tom Watson will be appearing as part of their…
Labour should support personal health budgets
The left has always been strong on protection for the vulnerable but all too often this comes at…
Labour should develop a national mentoring programme
How children go onto do later in life isn’t just a factor of whether they develop crucial basic…
Britain stands 7th in G8 post-crash recovery league table (only Italy is worse off)
The following table shows the difference in GDP now from the pre-recession peak in each of the G8 countries…
“This is Britain’s chance to shine” – Ed Miliband’s message to Team GB
Ed Miliband has sent the following message to British athletes ahead of the Olympic Games: “I want to…
If the Chancellor doesn’t radically change course – he’s a fool
Keynes once said (or perhaps said), “When the facts change I change my mind. What do you do,…
Around the houses
David Steel’s admirable persistence in seeking incremental improvements to the House of Lords is about to be rewarded…
First half of 2010 vs First half of 2012 – The Osborne Effect
How’s that austerity workin out for ya? GDP Growth in Q1 and Q2
‘Nobody said anything’? You’re wrong, Your Grace
To the many friends of the late David Cairns, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia’s comments about him will be beyond…
