Labour’s missing link? A framework for our chosen strategic direction
Given the scrutiny of Keir Starmer’s first year and the performance of his shadow team, it is worth…
Strategy
Before Labour finds it’s next leader, it needs to find its George Osborne – and fast
Here’s a quick challenge for you. It will only take a minute. Try and find a Labour Party…
The Tories are all tactics and no strategy
The Tories are a lot better than Labour at the moment at “winning” news cycles. Their operation is…
Living in the past
One of the cornerstones of British politics – or any other kind of politics – is the idea,…
Labour’s Mr Micawber Election Strategy
Last week I wrote about Labour’s chances in the Rochester & Strood by-election. Things have moved on. First,…
5 things Labour’s all staff meeting should talk about today
Today Labour Party staff will be taking part in a special all-staff meeting in Central London, including a…
Why Labour needs a Kent strategy
First, an explanation of why a councillor from Hackney is writing about Kent. Although I moved away when…
One more heave is not the answer
When David Cameron talks about the global race, he’s right. For Britain to be a success story, we…
Andy Burnham is wrong – Labour doesn’t have until Spring to stop treading water
There’s a great deal of interest today in Andy Burnham’s Guardian interview with Decca Aitkenhead. Whilst some have…
Does Ed Miliband want a politician AND a strategist to run the General Election campaign?
Earlier this week I argued that running a General Election campaign was a job for a professional campaign…
