Labour can and must transform the UK into a union of nations – here’s how
England is the most centralised and unequal nation in Europe. Power is hoarded at the centre in Westminster…
John Denham
Rethinking Labour’s statecraft: how could the party govern for change?
The combination of Boris Johnson’s remarkable, entirely self-inflicted political disasters and a revitalised opposition frontbench have brought about…
When UK Labour talks only of Britain, we cannot speak for England
Labour launched its policy review ‘‘Stronger Together: A Better Future for Britain’ – our roadmap to bring Britain…
Ideas to improve the constitution aren’t enough: Labour must change the debate
Setting out his plans for a constitutional commission, Keir Starmer said: “Of course, a project of this scale…
English voters, English interests
As we all gear up for an election, party strategists should recognise a key group of English voters.…
At the 2019 local elections, Labour must show it stands for England’s future
Fighting an English election The local elections set for May 2019 are particularly important to Labour because the…
John Denham: How New Labour failed England’s deprived regions
The last Labour government brought about unprecedented constitutional reform. Yet it left England virtually unchanged. If we are…
John Denham: Going local. That’s how Labour wins key seats in England
The English Labour Network is going nationwide. We will ask how Labour can reach voters we struggled to…
John Denham: “Put Britain’s water back in your hands”? It’s England’s water!
Most LabourList readers will welcome the idea that water should be socially owned or at least run on…
John Denham: Labour must win England – so why isn’t it in the democracy review?
There are three tests for Labour’s democracy review. Does it enhance party democracy? Does it make Labour more…
