Labour needs to look at long-term trends – not simply focus on the ‘Red Wall’
The first anniversary of Labour’s 2019 defeat sparked sharp comment from Labour politicians in northern England. The thrust…
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How the government’s approach to schools unravelled over three weeks
If a week is a long time in politics, I’m not sure how to describe the last three.…
Lockdown returns and schools close as PM performs another U-turn
Blaming the new, faster-spreading variant, Boris Johnson last night announced a third national lockdown in England and a return to…
Government admits tiers not working, as Labour refuses to back school closures
Boris Johnson confirmed over the weekend that the Covid tier system of restrictions in England is “probably about to get…
Remembering Mary Macarthur on the 100th anniversary of her death
Exactly 100 years ago, trade union leader Mary Macarthur died on January 1st, 1921, aged just 40. Her…
Our top news stories of 2020, from Labour’s leadership race to Brexit
2020 is finally coming to an end. We’ve been through a lot this year. It kicked off with…
This Brexit deal is a long way from perfect – but Labour is right to vote for it
At last, the EU future relationship bill has been published. It’s decision time for Labour – and MPs’…
Illegal practices, proper pay, low prices. 3 unfashionable questions about fashion
Question 1. How do you get a Tory government to ignore illegal practices in the fashion industry? Answer.…
Minimum scrutiny, maximum gasps of relief? Don’t be fooled by the Brexit deal
The timing of the Brexit deal was designed to allow minimum scrutiny and maximum gasps of relief. By…
Voting for Boris Johnson’s deal is Labour’s least worst option
I hate Brexit – everything about it, a thin deal, a fat deal, anything short of full membership…
