How the British left could learn from the patriotism of French socialists
Patriotism has always been a difficult subject for the British left. Too often, it is seen as a…
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The iron laws of geometrical progression, aka big Covid trouble
“The iron laws of geometrical progression are shouting at us from the graphs,” the Prime Minister announced in…
Labour must shape a positive and inclusive national story for England
Labour Together’s 2019 general election report is an important and impressive piece of work that correctly identifies both…
The World Cup proves the Left can do national pride
There’s been plenty of think pieces on the cultural and political implications of this incredible World Cup and…
McGovern: Labour needs to reclaim patriotism from the narrow nationalists
In this Brexit row, the dead-end rhetoric of futile nationalism is ruining our country. It is up to…
Naushabah Khan: I took on UKIP in a by-election – and know we must never be afraid to fight their politics of fear
It is over two years since I stood in the Rochester and Strood by-election, which was prompted by the…
Steve Reed: We lost the election over leadership, welfare and immigration – now we must tackle these issues and look ahead
Labour’s in trouble. Last year we lost a general election with one of our worst results in a…
Corbyn doesn’t understand patriotism, claims Owen Smith
Jeremy Corbyn “doesn’t really understand” patriotism, his rival for the Labour leadership has claimed. Owen Smith said Corbyn…
“Britain never stopped being great and can be greater still in future” – Hilary Benn makes the patriotic case to Remain
Hilary Benn sets out why patriotism should inspire a vote to Remain in the European Union and explains why…
Patronising people with patriotism will not win 2020
Labour will need to win over the socially conservative voters of today in win in 2020 – but…
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