Luke Akehurst: What would a good series of local election results look like?
In the run up to every set of May elections when there isn’t a general election I write…
Ed Miliband
In an age of political turmoil, Open Labour shows why voters want security
Polly Billington made an interesting point at the Open Labour conference on Saturday. “People are more interested…
Richard Corbett: The Brexit bill has passed but Labour must reject any deal that leaves Britain relying on the goodwill of Trump
Now that the article 50 notification bill has passed in the House of Commons, the debate moves on…
Who will lead the Unionist campaign for Labour in Scotland this time around?
Barely three years ago an alliance of senior Labour figures helped see off an intense campaign for Scottish…
Long-Bailey’s tussle with Marr shows why Labour must focus on fiscal credibility
The words “fiscal credibility” do not set the heart racing but they are at the heart of every…
The Soft Left needs a distinct identity – Open Labour’s conference will pursue it
The battles and debates in the Labour Party have been framed as dichotomous and without nuance. Particularly since…
Alison McGovern: Brexit was the ghost at this failing chancellor’s feast
The new chancellor opened his first Budget speech yesterday with a line that probably contained more truth than…
Len McCluskey: As the Tories press on with brutal austerity, the crisis in our public services can no longer be contained
The omens ahead of tomorrow’s Budget are not good. Last week the business select committee warned that the…
Chuka’s vision of a “Labour alternative” shows how we can take the fight to the Tories and win from the centre ground
Chuka Umunna’s essay The Labour Alternative is the most comprehensive account of Labour’s purpose since Jon Cruddas’ 2013…
Corbyn: Media made entirely false claims without verifying or confirming the facts
This is the full statement published by a spokesperson for Jeremy Corbyn following media reports over his tax…
