Members of the public in the Commons: populist stunt or authentic democratic renewal?
As a populist stunt, it is certainly a clever one.
Labour
Different perspectives on Gaza: Arab commentators and Labour MPs
Big gaps have opened up between the political analyses and proscriptions being proposed by Labour Party MPs and by many Arab commentators.
We need to harness rather than attack capitalism
A renewed enthusiasm for social investment would be a natural corollary to the Labour narrative on ‘inclusive capitalism’.
Tony Blair was right about some things, however uncomfortable that makes you feel
In trashing the legacy of Tony Blair you are essentially sticking two fingers up at the electorate.
Labour councillors upbeat but Ed Miliband seen as a hindrance
New polling reveals that Labour councillors are optimistic about 2015 but Ed Miliband viewed as a hindrance.
Today’s Mail energy piece – hot gas from vested interests
The Mail seems intent on becoming a mouthpiece for the Big Six.
Lambeth council accused of ‘cover up’ over air pollution deaths
The Green Party has accused Labour-controlled Lambeth council of a ‘cover up’.
This government has been a disaster for disabled people
Under this government, disabled people are twice as likely to live in poverty as non disabled people.
What should Labour be saying on free schools?
Data to be released next week looks set to reignite questions over Labour’s education policy.
Tar sands provide an opportunity to show the EU as a force for good
The European Commission must ban the sale of tar sands crude oil in the EU.