‘Streeting sets out his stall’
At this week’s Progress (or Progressive Britain… the name changed back to the original halfway through dinner) anniversary…
Politics
Hamish Falconer to anti-government protestors in Iran: ‘You are not alone’
At the turn of the year, scenes of Iran’s dissent beamed onto our television screens and into our…
Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories
It was a busy week for the Labour government. From taking on Elon Musk to signs of green…
‘Backing parents in the digital age is the smartest investment Labour can make’
This year my daughter started secondary school and, like so many parents, my wife and I bowed to…
Full list of Labour rebels over move to ban protests at animal testing sites
More than two dozen Labour MPs rebelled against the government on plans to ban protests outside animal testing…
Ben Cooper column: ‘On housing, Labour should build a lasting legacy’
The government’s planning reforms will transform housebuilding in England. Across the country, more homes will be built near…
‘Trust, not speed, will decide whether Britain’s AI ambitions succeed’
This week marks one whole year since the publication of the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. It arrived…
‘Starmer and Reeves must break with Treasury orthodoxy to fund Britain’s security’
Compared with July 2024 when Keir Starmer won power, the world has changed dramatically, and his government must…
U-turn after U-turn makes this government look weak, rudderless and without conviction
The occasional U-turn can provide cover to row back on an unpopular policy, whilst also making the government…
‘Avoiding the iceberg’
I don’t think anyone can pretend that the Government’s polling is good. Depending on your preferred pollster, we…
