36 years later – Michael Foot’s speech on the vote of no confidence
As Scottish Labour’s latest video shows, it’s 36 years since Jim Callaghan’s government was brought down with a…
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Scottish Labour’s latest video: 36 years today since the SNP voted with the Tories to bring down Callaghan’s government
Today it is 36 years since Jim Callaghan’s government was brought down by a vote of no confidence,…
What the Tories auctioned off at their fundraiser last night
Last night the Conservatives held one of their infamous fundraising ‘gala’, the theme was a Black and White…
Election debates: empty chair, empty words, empty suit
They still won’t happen, probably. I thought so a year ago and I still think so today. But what…
Labour needs a more radical narrative – or face political irrelevance
Earlier this week the Labour Party published a policy programme – a 29 page statement of intent. The…
The one picture that sums up UKIP Conference
“More Tory than the Tories” say Labour. “I am a Thatcherite” says Nigel Farage. Via Buzzfeed.
Labour need more signposts, not weathervanes
As the next general election looms, the slow drip-feed of policy promises from Ed Miliband and other senior…
Ken Livingstone says he’d happily be in Miliband’s cabinet
In an interview with Total Politics (reported by the Evening Standard), Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London, has…
We must defend all-women shortlists – but they are only part of the solution
Trying to affect lasting change in Westminster can feel like the political equivalent of Groundhog Day. After citing…
Why we need Justice for the Coalfields
This week Labour launched our ‘Justice for Coalfields’ campaign, following damning new evidence revealed in newly released cabinet…
