The lure of PR conceals many myths – instead the left must learn to escape its comfort zone
The answer to all of labour’s woes is proportional representation (PR). Politicians and commentators are scrambling to claim…
Liberal Democrats
Careless talk costs votes: a split would destroy Labour, so let’s not discuss it
Please, don’t go. Whether long-standing centrist members and Labour MPs, battle weary after 10 months of conflict and…
“I want to reach out to Tory voters” – Miliband says he’s still set on winning a majority
With the general election so close, Ed Miliband has said that he wants to reach out to Tory…
Talking to the Liberal Democrats won’t be easy
My own political story is a case in point: I’ve been a Labour activist all my adult life…
Mandelson says Labour need to prepare for a coalition with the Lib Dems
Peter Mandelson, former Labour MP and now peer in the House of Lords, has warned that Labour should…
Inside Nick Clegg’s fantasy world
Someone needs to deliver a message to Nick Clegg and his team of speechwriters (which going by the…
Poll suggests a drop in Labour’s poll lead if Scotland leaves Union
A survey carried out by polling company Survation has shown Labour on top with 35% of people saying…
The Lib Dems and the Bedroom Tax – why they’re hypocrites
Nick Clegg’s comments on the Bedroom Tax this morning shows staggering hypocrisy. The Lib Dems have spent the…
Senior councillor leaves the Lib Dems to join Welsh Labour
It’s reported today that Councillor Mike Priestly, the cabinet member for highways, environment and sustainability on Conwy Council…
For Labour to win next year, green policies are key
Labour shouldn’t underestimate the importance of environmentalism to securing victory in 2015 and fulfilling Ed Miliband’s vision. The…
