“Labour values” launches with mass movement objective
A new website was launched today by a group of London-based Labour activists. “Labour values” contains campaign case studies & three key goals for party reform.
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Labour membership up 13,000 as angry Lib Dems desert
The Labour Party’s membership has shot up since election day, rising by more than 13,000 to 167,000 – a rise of 8.5 per cent.
David Miliband ahead in early endorsements
Left Foot Forward is keeping tabs on the endorsement of candidates during Labour’s leadership election. David Miliband is narrowly in the lead with 16 to Ed’s 14.
What should Labour’s leadership contest be about?
This blog will remain neutral during the Labour leadership election. But we want to ensure that the contest is about the future of the party’s policy & organisation.
Labour should go slow
Pressure is building on Labour to spend time finding a new leader. A letter in this morning’s Guardian makes the case for a slower leadership contest.
“Broken Britain” turned on its head
The Labour party’s latest online video turns David Cameron’s “Broken Britain” narrative on its head – with a positive twist.
Labour’s green appeal to first time voters
Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband this morning launched Labour’s ‘green manifesto’. The Climate Secretary made an appeal direct to first time voters.
Liveblog: #GBontheroad
Gordon Brown is in Milton Keynes for another “GB on the road” event. This time the topic is Britain’s place in the world.
Labour’s manifesto: a progressive perspective
Labour today published its manifesto, ‘A future fair for all’. The document contains a number of progressive policies including on a living wage and greener future.
Labour’s missing “baby boomer II” generation
The changing of Labour’s guard – whenever it occurs – will skip a generation. The Labour party is bereft of leadership from the second decade of baby boomers.