The Last Campaign: Robert F Kennedy and 82 days that inspired America, by Thurston Clarke – book review
Why a campaign that lasted just 82 days still has resonance today
Now the EU referendum sees Project Fear vs Project Bastard
The Brexiters are placing artificial limits on legitimacy
The strange confusion of the Brexit bedfellows
First thoughts on the Breferendum
Quirky, inclusive, positive: The New Day
A surprisingly fresh read
Heidi high: what Alexander’s appointment means for politics under Corbyn
One of the big question marks over Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid was over his performance in the Health brief. He did well enough (or Lansley did badly enough) for … Continue reading
Thoughts on day one of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour leadership
As I write this, it’s all kicking off: a Twitter storm about Ivan Lewis alongside Chuka Umunna and Mary Creagh’s resignation from the Labour front bench. Unmistakeable glee from the … Continue reading
Ed Miliband is right: reform of PMQs is badly needed
So Ed Miliband wants PMQs to be reformed, and partly replaced by public questioning of the PM. He’s not wrong. Although Prime Minister’s Questions are much loved by the party … Continue reading
Austin Boris: the motivation of maverick politicians
GMB leader Paul Kenny has laid down a challenge to Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls. ‘If [you] cannot make any spending commitments to give dignity to our people in retirement in … Continue reading
Crash and Byrne: Liam never recovered from his Ratner moment
There’s been much talk about how Liam Byrne’s demotion from Ed Miliband’s shadow cabinet stems from his status as a Blairite. I say ‘much talk’ though I really mean a … Continue reading
Hardworking may be the hardest word
Take a trip to the centre of Manchester between now and Wednesday and you may be greeted with this sight: That’s right. A hotel saying it’s for the hardworking – … Continue reading
