Labour in Westminster should learn from Scotland on economic policy
The Labour party in Scotland has now embarked on a journey of realistic policymaking – a process the party in Westminster should pay attention to.
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De Piero: High time Labour redefined its relationship with the press
Gloria de Piero has called for “a more realistic relationship” between Labour and the media, one in which newspapers’ influence “is kept in perspective”.
To renew, Labour must understand the trends shaping modern Britain
Will Straw previews new IPPR pamphlet ‘Still partying like it’s 1995’, by Graeme Cooke, which looks at new ideas for renewing and reconnecting the Labour party.
Nomination for most influential left-wing thinker of 2010/11: Maurice Glasman
Maurice Glasman has led the Labour movement to attempt to understand itself again, and for that he deserves nomination for Most Influential Left-Winger 2010/11.
Clegg attacks Labour/union link – but keeps schtum on Tory/City links
Nick Clegg will attack “vested interests” in his speech this afternoon, hitting out at Labour’s union link – yet saying nothing about the Tories’ City links.
The Refounding Labour offer to non-members
Refounding Labour offers lots of opportunities to non-members – if the resources are available.
The Purple Book – new ideas for a new way of governing
Richard Angell, the Deputy Director of Progress, introduces The Purple Book, which sets out ideas for how a future Labour administration should govern.
Scottish Tory suicide is a gift to Salmond
Murdo Fraser, deputy leader of the Scottish Tories, is calling for the total disbandment of the Conservative party in Scotland. The SNP is delighted.
Where next for the parties in Scotland?
As Scottish secretary Michael Moore tells SNP to “get on with the job”, it’s Scottish Labour that needs to sort itself out – and soon, writes Ed Jacobs.
Relationships must be the heart of Labour’s revival as a social movement
Becoming a social movement has sound principles and is smart politics – it should be where Labour organisationally steals a march on our rival parties in government.