Today we saw the Ed Miliband that people want to see
In pledging to unleash the potential of communities across our country, Ed Miliband looks like a prime minister in waiting, writes Richard Carr.
Ed Miliband
Don’t cheer too loudly if Clegg gets a hammering in the Euro Elections
Labour should worry if Nick Clegg goes. The likelihood of a strong Lib Dem General Election performance would be greatly enhanced by a new – left-leaning – leader.
Labour is not losing support because left-wing policies are unpopular: it’s losing support because they are
If Labour wants to reverse its declining poll ratings, it shouldn’t be trying to fight the Tories for the centre-right ground.
The welfare cap ties a Labour government to ‘predistribution’
The welfare cap could help focus attention on the drivers of benefit spending.
Simon Jenkins, you’re wrong. Think tanks don’t need to think again
Think tanks both within the Labour Party and more broadly in British politics have a vital role to play.
Ed is right to talk about devolution, the public who experience it understand and embrace it
By trusting people to design and deliver the services they need and use we get better outcomes.
Sloppy Labour messaging is not going to work as the election draws nearer
If Labour cannot say what they are for or against then they have reduced the role of the opposition to a mere information source for government policy.
Four ideas to solve the low pay crisis
An anonymous hotline to report employers for shady practices is just one way American activists are looking to tackle their own low pay crisis. Here are four ideas for solving our own.
The four best opinion pieces on Ed Miliband’s Europe speech
Some of the most interesting comment pieces on Ed Miliband’s Europe speech.
Public more worried about Tory relationship with big business than about Labour and the unions
The public are more concerned about the Tory Party’s relationship with big business than they are worried about Labour’s relationship with the trade unions.