Miliband “hangs a lantern” on his image problem
There’s a saying in American politics that was popularised by Chris Matthews in his seminal book “Hardball” –…
Leadership
The Choice of Leadership – read the full text of Ed Miliband’s speech
I want to begin by saying something about the horrifying situation in Israel and Gaza. I speak as…
Blair’s leadership at 20: To move on, we must separate the leader from the man
In 2005, Tony Blair was told by Charles Trevail that some personal polling had been carried out about…
Sadiq Khan says expect a leadership election next year (for Lib Dems and Tories)
Sadiq Khan – who ran Ed Miliband’s leadership campaign in 2010 – was speaking at Unison Labour Link’s…
New poll shows it’s a party’s policies and ethos that matter most
It’s a common claim from Conservatives and political commentators that David Cameron’s personal ratings will deliver them victory…
Might UKIP’s victory divide the Labour leadership?
Imagine that you’re seated around the table with the Labour leadership and the predictable topic of discussion comes…
Public back Miliband’s big policies – but they’re not convinced by him
This weekend’s YouGov polling is a mixed bag for Labour and Ed Miliband. The topline polling shows Labour…
And they’re off! The Tory leadership race is underway
It’s almost as if someone in Whitehall has been leaning on the fast forward button. This government has…
It’s time to allow members to nominate candidates for leader
The overwhelming decision of the special conference is rightly seen as a triumph for Ed Miliband. I confess…
On party reform, one thing is clear – the only way is OMOV
There’s been a remarkable amount of speculation this week about Ed Miliband’s party reform plans. Little of it…
