Luke Akehurst: Talk of a “progressive alliance” is borne out of a premature despair Labour can ever win again by itself
I’m bemused by the sudden resurgence of interest in the notion of a “progressive alliance” – a deal…
Birmingham
From “compassion” to cold hard attacks: six myths and contradictions in Theresa May’s Tory conference speech
Theresa May closed Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham today with an address to activists that was briefed…
Sadiq Khan: Never sell out on our ideas – but we can only improve lives with Labour in power
Labour in power. Not just talking the talk, but walking the walk too. Never sacrificing or selling out…
Updated: Labour leadership hustings dates and times
A total of six hustings have now been arranged for the Labour leadership contest between Jeremy Corbyn and…
Smith matches Corbyn on left wing policies – but can’t beat his anti-politics image
Owen Smith’s performance in tonight’s hustings in Birmingham shows the potential gulf between him and those who can vote in this…
Leadership hustings in Birmingham: Have your say
Hustings of the Labour leadership contest between Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith will take place tonight. The debate…
Chi Onwurah: The EU has delivered progressive policies for 40 years – we must stick with comrades in Europe
I was ten years old for the last referendum on Europe in 1975. I thought it was…
McDonnell joins forces with Greens for pro-EU tour
John McDonnell has revealed he will join forces with Green Party politicians Caroline Lucas and Natalie Bennett, as…
Revealed: Labour’s General Election Pledge Card
At Labour’s big Spring event today in Birmingham, Ed Miliband will unveil Labour’s fifth and final general election…
5 thing I’ve learned at Tory conference (so far)
I’m almost 24 hours in to my first Tory conference, which is a strange experience for a Labour-supporting…
