In praise of careerists
Labour needs career politicians. Those in the party campaigning for the demise of the so-called ‘spadocracy’ – installed…
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Benn sets out possibility of Labour support for Syria intervention
The “need for action” in Syria has become “much more pressing” since the start of Russian airstrikes in…
Weekly Survey: Momentum, fiscal charter and the Privy Council
Supporters of Jeremy Corbyn have formed a group called Momentum, which says it will organise to campaign on…
Momentum: nice organising, shame about the politics
Factionalism has historically been a minority hobby among Labour Party members. Most members have had a healthy independence…
Diane Abbott says pro-intervention MPs should pressure Cameron to get UN mandate on Syria
Shadow International Development Secretary Diane Abbott has criticised the prospect of Labour MPs voting for military action in…
Welcome, Momentum, and here’s some friendly advice
As I’m the director of Progress, I doubt many will be surprised I didn’t get the email inviting…
EU In campaign launches with support of Labour figures
The campaign to keep Britain in the EU had its official launch this morning, with appearances from Shadow…
Labour Leave has no confidence in David Cameron’s EU renegotiation
The Labour campaign to leave the European Union has been launched. ‘Labour Leave’ is a Labour campaign, run…
Now is the time to renew, not retreat
When the exit poll appeared on our screens at 10pm on 7 May, the floor gave way beneath…
What is Momentum? It means not waiting until we’re in Government to get things done
Labour is in opposition and I hate it. This week I’ve been in Manchester where the Conservative Party…
