‘They don’t always get what they wish for: A history of how Labour elects its leaders – and when reform goes wrong’
We are now in the season before conference, when ideas are floated to test support before delegates gather.…
Tony Benn
The Searchers by Andy Beckett: ‘A vivid profile of left MPs, down but not out’
Andy Beckett’s new book is, he writes in the introduction, “the story of a group of political explorers…
‘Labour conference’s influence has never lived up to its founders’ ideals’
While its delegates basked in by-election glory, few believed that this year’s Labour conference would shape Labour policy.…
‘Attlee’s power-with-purpose approach to politics has many lessons for us’
In 2004, a University of Leeds/Ipsos MORI poll of university academics rated Clement Attlee as the twentieth-century’s greatest…
‘Labour is placing technology at the heart of its plans. How do we deliver?’
Politicians always talk about the valuable role that new technologies can play. But for Labour technology is at…
‘Need Power First must be Labour’s mantra this NPF weekend’
Labour’s National Policy Forum must keep uppermost in mind that what matters most is winning. Without power, we…
People say Starmer needs a vision. But rigid visions come back to bite you
Today, the fame of 41st US president George H.W Bush is eclipsed by his predecessor and successors. But…
Labour’s class of ’45 remembered
In March 1976, Harold Wilson shocked the world by announcing his resignation as Prime Minister. In an address…
Three key challenges faced by Labour’s new leadership
Factionalism has bedevilled Labour since its creation. Repeatedly papered over, factional splits between the left and right within…
Exclusive: Burgon proposes ‘Tony Benn University of Political Education’
Deputy leadership hopeful Richard Burgon wants to set up a ‘Tony Benn University of Political Education’, LabourList can…
