Labour shouldn’t follow Farage’s lead: immigration is not the problem
In case we needed any further proof, the aftermath of last week’s by-elections has confirmed it: Nigel Farage…
UKIP
Our near defeat last week was the wake-up call Labour needed
Last week was a potential turning point in the history of the Labour Party and British politics. Labour…
Post by-election polling shows Labour support steady as UKIP surge at Tories’ expense
UKIP appear to be experiencing a “by-election bounce” in the polls following their strong showings in the…
To fend off UKIP, Labour must show it trusts the voters
The Conservative and Labour Parties are making precisely the same mistake in their battle to fend off the…
Labour wants the TV debates, but today’s proposals are flawed
The TV companies have played their trump card today. By ganging up together on the main political parties,…
Labour will bring about a clean break with the recent past
Remember this: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven” In the Labour…
The simplicity of the UKIP appeal is also core to their weakness
It’s barely three weeks since the independence referendum. But after conference season and two by-elections it already feels…
Conventional politics is stuck, stale and discredited
If politics is “show business for ugly people” it might be worth recalling the famous Hollywood dictum of…
There’s only one home for working people
David Cameron has proved that under his leadership the Tories cannot hold even their safest seats as his…
Further discontent as Carswell hints at Labour defection
This week has been a tough one for the Labour leadership with a less than impressive victory in…
