It’s not growth that wins elections, it’s being on the side of ordinary people
Perhaps the most misunderstood insight in the history of politics was chalked on the wall of Bill Clinton’s…
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The search for an English politics of identity, locality and democracy
The debate about nationhood will finish on September 18th. When Scotland rejects independence, we can all breathe a…
Blair says the West must be prepared to work with Putin and the Egyptian military
Tony Blair may not have been Prime Minister for nearly seven years now, but his views – particularly…
Englishness is something we should champion, not fear
Happy St. George’s Day! You might ask, what does that even mean? – if I said that to…
UKIP, England and St George
Labour tends to view UKIP like Nelson viewed the signal at the Battle of Copenhagen. He held the…
Independence won’t deliver for Scottish women
As the referendum debate in Scotland picks up pace, there is an increased focus on how women will…
Party democracy is important, so let’s fight for it
Contrary to popular belief (and by popular belief, I mean the belief that prevails amongst the Shadow Cabinet…
The Government is too slow act on FOBTs
The Guardian reported this week that the Government is to announce a ‘crackdown’ on Fixed odds Betting Terminals.…
Yvette Cooper’s immigration speech – full text
In a speech on immigration a year ago, I said that politicians didn’t talk enough about immigration. Twelve…
Trench warfare 2014: Scottish independence
It might be distasteful to some to use an analogy so redolent to the First World War, but…
