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By Sarah Hayward I've followed the (rather one-sided) debate about the use of primaries with increasing interest over the last few weeks. I couldn't see it gathering currency to start with as it seemed such a flawed idea that I thought…
By Vincenzo Rampulla It is now almost a year ago since I found myself with other Labour activists in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, campaigning for Barack Obama. The memories of that campaign, with all its energy and engagement, still…
By Julian Ware-Lane / @WareLane I am consensual in my politics. Provided Labour does not bring back capital punishment or reintroduce slavery I am likely to go along with many things they promote. I do expect to have a say though. I am…
Richard Robinson's Speech Bubble Two observations immediately spring to mind; first there is a General Election imminent, second it's a rough and tumble life in politics (especially if you are in any way currently associated with the Labour…
By Jessica Asato / @Jessica_Asato I've just finished listening to Harriet Harman on the Today Programme. I'm left none the wiser about what Labour's leadership deems to be unacceptable behaviour in relation to expense claims, and about what…
By Paul Burgin On Monday evening I was at Portcullis House attending a debate that was hosted by Progress on the need for Primaries. Speaking in favour were David Lammy and Will Straw; speaking gainst were Luciana Berger and Chris…
By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982 Progress has never been an organisation unsure of its beliefs, but tonight's rally has inspired a dogged sense that all is to play for - if the Labour party can tap into its values again. It brought together a…
By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982 Charles Clarke has been busy today. This morning, he gave an interview to the Evening Standard in which he said Gordon Brown should stand down for "his own dignity", citing grounds of ill-health, and that…
By James Alexander I read with interest Ellie Levenson's article on LabourList regarding the BNP. I have been a long supporter of the policy of No Platform and in the past I have even chaired candidate questions as opposed to hustings to…
By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982 The full text of Peter Mandelson's lecture to Progress this morning is now available on the Progress website. Mandelson says: "What has been instructive is how the past year has exposed the limits of David…
By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982 Peter Mandelson will this morning outline Labour's priorities for a new government and say that the party will focus on "wise spending, not big spending" to help reduce the defecit. In the speech to Progress…
By Jessica Asato / @Jessica_Asato Today, Progress launched its campaign to persuade the Labour party to introduce primaries for parliamentary and mayoral selections. Following the Totnes success for the Tories and David Miliband's…
