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By Lisa Nandy MP / @lisanandy This week - the first back after conference recess - the end of universal child benefits and the Browne Review recommendation to lift the cap on tuition fees dominated discussion in the commons. Despite Ed…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk It is not every day that an MP is suspended from the PLP - especially not one so well known as Denis MacShane - and that reality should not be taken lightly. Such decisions are serious and are not made…
By Barry Gardiner MP So our leader opted for the Toynbee manouevre. Just a day after his election back in September the Blessed Polly wrote: "The sooner he can bring on the best new faces, the quicker voters may look at Labour again." Even…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk * Simon Hoggart says Ed has "claws". * Jon Snow says the world has been turned upside down... * The FT says David's little brother beat Goliath. * The Mirror reports that cold weather payments will be…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk Today saw a strong first outing at PMQs from Ed Miliband, and a salutary warning for those who still doubt his abilities as party leader. Of course today was never going to be make or break. It is…
By Rick Muir / @rickmuir1 Ed Miliband has signalled that he wants to recalibrate Labour's approach to crime and justice. In particular he has signalled support for Ken Clarke's prison reforms and has said he wants Labour to take back lost…
By Michael Payne Having spent the last few months supporting David Miliband's campaign to be leader of the Labour Party I cannot say I was overjoyed with the final result, but it would be all to easy to be bitter and become tribal by…
By Joseph Ottaway Attending a local Labour party meeting on Friday evening it was interesting to gauge the reaction to Ed Miliband's decision to name Alan Johnson as his shadow chancellor. At first I was surprised and a little disappointed…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk * 23 new MPs in Ed Miliband's shadow team - who are they? * Ed Miliband has ruled out personal tax rises. * Poll suggests young voters back benefit cuts. * NHS will be privatised by the back door says John…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk After today's announcement of the junior shadow ministerial positions, we now have a clear idea of Ed Miliband's team, and the way in which he sees the talents available to him, and the party - with a…
By Kathryn Rose When Ed Miliband became the leader of the Labour Party he invited us to 'join a new generation for change'; in order to do this we need to understand exactly what this 'new generation for change' means. The media appears to…
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk Today was a big day for the party, with Ed Miliband announcing his new shadow cabinet after yesterday's election results. You can find out how the day unfolded by checking out our liveblog, or keep reading…
